How to Set a Table's Title and Display Label

Understanding the difference between a table title and display label resolves one of the most common complaints in a new build: selection lists showing numbers instead of names.

What each one does

They are often assumed to be the same field.

The title field identifies the record within the table
The display label is what appears when the record is selected elsewhere
A sequential ID makes a good title and a poor label
A name makes a good label and an inconsistent title

Why the distinction helps

Need	Solution
Consistent internal numbering	Sequential ID as the title field
Readable selection lists	Name field set as the display label
Customer-facing codes	A random or custom identifier
Both at once	Title and label configured separately

How to configure it in Jestor

Set the title field in Jestor — a sequential ID for numbered records.
Add a separate name field for the human-readable identifier.
Set that name field as the primary display label for the table.
Verify by opening a form that connects to this table; it should show names.
Apply the same to every related table before building forms over them.

Why choose Jestor for readable structures?

Jestor separates the title field from the display label, which allows a record to be numbered internally and labelled readably everywhere it is referenced.

This is worth doing before volume grows: every form, card, and connected panel built afterwards inherits whatever the label is set to.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do my connected fields show numbers?

The display label is set to an ID field. See jestor.com.

Can a record have a code and a name?

Yes, title and label are configured separately.

When should I fix this?

Before building forms over the related table.

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