Detail View

View complete record information with full field content and relationship details.

Overview

The detail view shows a single record with all its data, providing complete visibility beyond what's shown in the list view.

Opening Detail View

Click any record card in the list view to open its detail view. The detail appears as a modal overlay.

Detail View Layout

Field Organization

Fields are displayed in a vertical stack with:

  • Field labels above each value
  • Full content without truncation
  • Type-appropriate formatting
  • Generous spacing for readability

Field Order

The order of fields in detail view follows your layout configuration. Customize the order by:

  1. Opening the Layout panel
  2. Switching to the Detail View tab
  3. Dragging fields to reorder

Field Rendering

Text Fields

Full text content is displayed, including:

  • Multi-line text with preserved formatting
  • Long strings without truncation
  • Whitespace-preserved content

Numbers

Precise values with full decimal places when relevant.

Dates and Timestamps

Formatted for readability:

  • Full date and time
  • Timezone information where applicable
  • Relative time indicators (optional)

Booleans

Clear true/false display with visual indicators.

JSON Data

JSON is rendered with:

  • Syntax highlighting
  • Collapsible nested objects
  • Copy button for easy access
  • Formatted indentation

Arrays

Arrays display with:

  • Item count indicator
  • Expandable list of items
  • Individual item formatting based on type

Code Fields

When a language preference is set (see Layouts):

  • Syntax highlighting for the selected language
  • Monospace font
  • Line numbers for longer content

URLs

Clickable links that open in a new tab.

Emails

Clickable mailto links.

Images

Image URLs are rendered as thumbnails with:

  • Preview in the detail view
  • Click to open full-size in a new tab

Null Values

Null fields are displayed clearly but subtly, distinguishable from empty strings.

Navigating Records

Keyboard Navigation

While in detail view, use keyboard shortcuts:

Key Action
Esc Close detail view
j or ↓ Next record
k or ↑ Previous record

Navigation Buttons

Arrow buttons at the top of the detail view allow clicking to navigate between records.

Related Records

Incoming Relationships

When other tables have foreign keys pointing to this record, you'll see a relationships section:

This displays:

  • Related table name
  • Count of related records
  • Preview of first few related records
  • Link to view all with pre-applied filter

Editing in Detail View

If you have edit permissions, you can modify values directly in the detail view.

Closing Detail View

Close the detail view by:

  • Clicking the X button
  • Pressing Escape
  • Clicking outside the modal

You'll return to the list view with your position preserved.

Best Practices

Quick Reference

Use detail view for:

  • Reviewing complete record data
  • Verifying field values
  • Checking relationship details
  • Copying specific values

Customize for Efficiency

Configure your detail view layout to:

  • Put frequently-needed fields first
  • Hide irrelevant fields
  • Group related information together

Next Steps