# Details (View One Item)

## Details (View One Item)

This screen type allows you to display a single item from a selected database. You can customize which properties to show for the item. 

You can also show the content inside the page/content using the [show-page-content](https://docs.notionapps.com/customize-app/show-page-content "mention") component. 

{% hint style="info" %}
By default, the latest created item in the database will be displayed.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
This screen type is useful for displaying profiles, about us, or help pages.
{% endhint %}

### Allow Editing

You can enable editing on this type of screen by enabling the "Allow Editing" toggle.

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{% hint style="info" %}
If you want to have editing and viewing capabilities in the same screen, you should use the "List (Update Items)" screen or "Form (Update One Item)" screen.&#x20;
{% endhint %}