# Default Display Mode for Detail Tabs

> Allow users to configure the default display mode of Detail tabs

**Goal:** Usability  
**Developer:** [Nicolas Micoud](https://wiki.idempiere.org/en/User:Nmicoud) ([TGI](https://www.tgi.eu))  
**Feature Ticket:** [IDEMPIERE-7063](https://idempiere.atlassian.net/browse/IDEMPIERE-7063)

## Default Display Mode for Detail Tabs

Until now, Detail tabs always opened in **Grid** mode.

While this is convenient for tabs containing many records (such as Sales Order Line), it is less appropriate for Detail tabs that usually contain only one or a few records (for example Organization Information), where the **Form** view provides a better user experience.

This feature adds a new tab customization option allowing each Detail tab to open directly in either **Grid** or **Form** mode.

The preference is available from the **Customize Grid** dialog.

:::note
The **Customize Grid** dialog is only available when the Detail tab is currently displayed in **Grid** mode. If the tab is already in **Form** mode, temporarily switch it back to **Grid** to access the customization dialog.
:::

![Customize Grid dialog](/img/docs/new-features/DetailTabDisplayMode_CustomizeGrid.png)

A new option has been added: **Open in Grid Mode when tab is Detail**

When enabled (default), Detail tabs continue to open in **Grid** mode.

When disabled, Detail tabs automatically open in **Form** mode.

This preference:

- applies only to Detail tabs;
- is stored as a user tab customization;
- preserves the existing behavior by default, ensuring full backward compatibility.

This enhancement reduces unnecessary clicks and improves usability for maintenance windows where Detail tabs generally contain a single record.