Improve Tables & Lists: Clickable Rows & Vertical Detail Popup

Improve Tables & Lists: Clickable Rows & Vertical Detail Popup

I think tables and lists could be extremely user-friendly if rows were a clickable element that opens a modal with that record’s details laid out in a simple vertical (label-value) format. Here’s how it would work:

  • Click any row in the table.

  • Open a lightweight popup (modal or slide-in panel) that displays each field name on the left and its corresponding value on the right, stacked top to bottom.

  • Eliminate horizontal scrolling—all data is visible in one scrollable column, whether you’re on a phone or desktop.

Why this matters:

  • Instant context: Users get full visibility into a record without having to scroll side-to-side.

  • Mobile-first friendly: Vertical layouts adapt perfectly to narrow screens.