# How to configure field display?

The **Field display** editor tab controls where a field appears — in the records **Table**, in the record **Card** side panel, and whether it is editable there. Operators can also change column order via **Columns** in the table.

## When you need this

- A field is needed in data but not in the row list (hide column).
- You want a convenient record form with icons and section groups.
- You need view-only in the table but editable in the card.

## Key terms

- **Table** — column in the records table; off — field stays in filters.
- **Card** — field in **Edit record** side panel.
- **Editable in panel** — edit in the card (requires **Card** on).
- **Record card groups** — Accordion sections; drag fields from **Unassigned fields**.
- **Column width**, **Icon** — in expanded **Field settings**.

## Before you start

- [x] **Custom Data model editor** is open.
- [x] Required fields exist on the **Fields** tab.

## Step-by-step

1. Open the table → **Edit** → **Field display** tab.
2. In **Field list** for each row:
   - Toggle **Table**.
   - Enable **Card** if the field should appear in the side panel.
   - Enable **Editable in panel** if operators may edit in the card.
3. Expand a row (▼) → **Field settings**:
   - **Label**, **Icon**, **Column width**.
   - **View only in table** — non-editable in the grid.
4. Reorder fields by drag — order matches columns and card.
5. For card sections:
   - Click **Add group**, set **Group name**.
   - Drag fields from **Unassigned fields** into the group.
6. Click **Save** at editor level.

## What happens next

The records table shows only columns with **Table** on. Clicking a record opens the card with chosen fields and groups.

## How to verify

- Hidden columns are not in the table but the field is in **Filter**.
- The card shows fields in the right Accordion groups.
- Read-only fields are not inline-editable in the table.

## Other options

- Temporarily hide a column — **Columns** → uncheck (personal; **Save for filter** optional).
- Custom panel — **UI settings** → **Record view (side panel)** for extra layout.

## Related guides

- [Create a record card group](/en/customdata/how-to/create-group.md)
- [Configure field type](/en/customdata/how-to/configure-field-type.md)
- [View table records](/en/customdata/how-to/view-model-records.md)