Summary
The feature should:
Operate at the section level
Be configurable at the template design level
Function in both edit and read-only modes
Not affect data storage or field behavior
Motivation
Collapsible sections would improve information hierarchy and reduce visual clutter without altering the underlying data model.
This enhancement is strictly usability-driven and does not introduce new data structures, workflow logic, or compliance implications.
User Story
Many of our ELN templates are extensive and contain multiple structured sections. In their current format, long documents require significant scrolling, which:
Reduces readability
Increases cognitive load during data entry
Slows down documentation
Makes it more difficult to focus on relevant sections
Must Have
Ability to expand/collapse predefined form sections independently
Clear visual indicator of collapsed vs. expanded state
Template-level configuration to define which sections are collapsible
No impact on data persistence or field functionality
Consistent behavior in both edit and view modes
Should Have
Expand All / Collapse All control
Configurable default state (expanded or collapsed) at template level
Smooth interaction without performance degradation
Could Have
Optional persistence of user-selected collapsed/expanded state within a session
Summary indicator in collapsed view (e.g., section title plus field count)
Support for nested collapsible sections for complex templates
Won't Have
Changes to the underlying data model
Changes to field types or formatting logic
UI redesign beyond adding expand/collapse functionality
Conditional display logic based on field values
Summary
The feature should:
Operate at the section level
Be configurable at the template design level
Function in both edit and read-only modes
Not affect data storage or field behavior
Motivation
Collapsible sections would improve information hierarchy and reduce visual clutter without altering the underlying data model.
This enhancement is strictly usability-driven and does not introduce new data structures, workflow logic, or compliance implications.
User Story
Many of our ELN templates are extensive and contain multiple structured sections. In their current format, long documents require significant scrolling, which:
Reduces readability
Increases cognitive load during data entry
Slows down documentation
Makes it more difficult to focus on relevant sections
Must Have
Ability to expand/collapse predefined form sections independently
Clear visual indicator of collapsed vs. expanded state
Template-level configuration to define which sections are collapsible
No impact on data persistence or field functionality
Consistent behavior in both edit and view modes
Should Have
Expand All / Collapse All control
Configurable default state (expanded or collapsed) at template level
Smooth interaction without performance degradation
Could Have
Optional persistence of user-selected collapsed/expanded state within a session
Summary indicator in collapsed view (e.g., section title plus field count)
Support for nested collapsible sections for complex templates
Won't Have
Changes to the underlying data model
Changes to field types or formatting logic
UI redesign beyond adding expand/collapse functionality
Conditional display logic based on field values