In Jestor, the interest formula multiplies the amount field by a percentage factor — for example, 1.10 to apply 10% interest — using the multiplication operator right inside the formula field. Why this formula is useful Bills paid late usually carry an interest add-on, and calculating that by hand for
In Jestor's mosaic Kanban mode, you can customize the card shape (default, rounded, or square), the information density (normal, compact, mosaic, or compact mosaic), the card size, and the outline color. Why mosaic mode exists When the volume of cards is large, seeing little information at a time
In Jestor, the updates tab that shows a record's change history comes turned off by default, and once enabled, it can be visible to every user or restricted to builders only. Why this restriction exists Not every piece of change information should be visible to just anyone. Some
Yes. Jestor lets you book a free call with the team to set up the account together, on top of the support available during normal platform use. Why this initial support makes a difference Starting from scratch with any system can raise questions about where to begin. Having someone from
As soon as the account is created, Jestor takes the user straight to the Home screen, which already centralizes task management, internal chat, documents, templates, and the option to upload an existing spreadsheet. Why the Home screen brings all of this together Someone just getting started shouldn't need
Yes. Every WhatsApp template used in automations in Jestor needs to be created and approved by Meta before it can be sent, even when the template is created through Jestor's own interface. Why this approval is required The official WhatsApp Business API requires any message sent outside the
In Jestor, dates default to the ISO format (year-month-day). To display a date in a different, localized format inside a WhatsApp template, you need to use the date format function when setting up the automation. Why this conversion is needed Since the date field in Jestor follows the
In Jestor, you can send WhatsApp messages two ways: through an automation button, triggered manually by the team, or through an automatic trigger when a card changes phase — both without needing to code anything. Why have both trigger options Some processes need a person to decide the right moment to
Jestor brought back the sidebar menu because, despite having prioritized app-based navigation in the past, the team realized that offering both options — top menu and sidebar menu — better serves different ways of using the platform. The context behind the decision The sidebar menu was Jestor's original default.
In Jestor, the B key toggles builder mode on any screen, and the C key opens the quick-creation modal, letting you build a new table, app, Kanban, or form without clicking through several menus. Why use keyboard shortcuts day to day Anyone who edits processes often loses time navigating
In Jestor, the single sidebar menu shows one column of navigation, while the double menu splits navigation into two columns, giving more room for item names and longer lists. Why there are two menu options Every team navigates differently: some prefer a more compact, minimalist menu, while others deal with
Yes. In Jestor, every form added to the open card can be independently set as view-only or editable, without that setting affecting the other forms on that same record. Why this flexibility is useful In many processes, part of the information has already been validated and shouldn't