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# Layout visual indicators

# Layout visual indicators {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

The UI displays the following visual indicators when configuring the layout of a custom
application's list or form.

You can only edit fields, views, and sections when you are in the same application scope as the
form. Editable sections display:  
* Field selections with a white background.
* Buttons to add or remove fields.
* Save button with a blue background.
* Editable fields in the Create new field section.
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Figure 1. Visual indicators of editable sections

Views and sections in another application scope display as read only. Read-only sections
have:  
* A warning message about the currently selected application scope and the scope of the form.
* Field selections with a gray background.
* No buttons to add or remove fields.
* Save button with a gray background.
* Read only fields in the Create new field section.
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Figure 2. Visual indicators of read-only sections
**Related concepts**   

* [Lists and forms in scoped applications](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/7EpQ2DsawoKybESbKbuO7g "The current application context determines what customization and form design options are available when working with lists and forms in scoped applications.")
* [Form design visual indicators](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/8CikBqD7RhgLHxR7fmOSFA "The UI displays the following visual indicators when designing forms in custom applications.")  
**Related reference**   

* [Available layout and design actions](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/jequvPV~4q~ZdGElKwoALA "The system allows the following layout and design actions when working on lists or forms in custom applications.")