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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

Available layout and design actions

The system allows the following layout and design actions when working on lists or forms in custom applications.

Action	Access granted	Notes
Create a list view	Always allowed	This action is always available to users with access to customization.
Create a form view	Always allowed	This action is always available to users with access to customization.
Create a form section	Always allowed	This action is always available to users with access to customization.
Select fields to display in a view	Only allowed for sections in the view that match the current scope.	This restriction is independent of a user's role. Administrators cannot bypass this restriction.
Change the order of sections in a view	Only allowed for views that match the current scope.	This restriction is independent of a user's role. Administrators cannot bypass this restriction.
Select fields to display in a section	Only allowed for sections that match the current scope.	This restriction is independent of a user's role. Administrators cannot bypass this restriction.
Add or remove section columns	Only allowed for sections that match the current scope.	This restriction is independent of a user's role. Administrators cannot bypass this restriction.
Delete a form section	Only allowed for sections that match the current scope.	This restriction is independent of a user's role. Administrators cannot bypass this restriction.
Create new fields	Only allowed for sections that match the current scope and when the Allow configuration option is enabled.	This restriction is independent of a user's role. Administrators cannot bypass this restriction.