Skip to Content
Odoo Menu
  • Sign in
  • Try it free
  • Apps
    Finance
    • Accounting
    • Invoicing
    • Expenses
    • Spreadsheet (BI)
    • Documents
    • Sign
    Sales
    • CRM
    • Sales
    • POS Shop
    • POS Restaurant
    • Subscriptions
    • Rental
    Websites
    • Website Builder
    • eCommerce
    • Blog
    • Forum
    • Live Chat
    • eLearning
    Supply Chain
    • Inventory
    • Manufacturing
    • PLM
    • Purchase
    • Maintenance
    • Quality
    Human Resources
    • Employees
    • Recruitment
    • Time Off
    • Appraisals
    • Referrals
    • Fleet
    Marketing
    • Social Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • SMS Marketing
    • Events
    • Marketing Automation
    • Surveys
    Services
    • Project
    • Timesheets
    • Field Service
    • Helpdesk
    • Planning
    • Appointments
    Productivity
    • Discuss
    • Approvals
    • IoT
    • VoIP
    • Knowledge
    • WhatsApp
    Third party apps Odoo Studio Odoo Cloud Platform
  • Industries
    Retail
    • Book Store
    • Clothing Store
    • Furniture Store
    • Grocery Store
    • Hardware Store
    • Toy Store
    Food & Hospitality
    • Bar and Pub
    • Restaurant
    • Fast Food
    • Guest House
    • Beverage Distributor
    • Hotel
    Real Estate
    • Real Estate Agency
    • Architecture Firm
    • Construction
    • Property Management
    • Gardening
    • Property Owner Association
    Consulting
    • Accounting Firm
    • Odoo Partner
    • Marketing Agency
    • Law firm
    • Talent Acquisition
    • Audit & Certification
    Manufacturing
    • Textile
    • Metal
    • Furnitures
    • Food
    • Brewery
    • Corporate Gifts
    Health & Fitness
    • Sports Club
    • Eyewear Store
    • Fitness Center
    • Wellness Practitioners
    • Pharmacy
    • Hair Salon
    Trades
    • Handyman
    • IT Hardware & Support
    • Solar Energy Systems
    • Shoe Maker
    • Cleaning Services
    • HVAC Services
    Others
    • Nonprofit Organization
    • Environmental Agency
    • Billboard Rental
    • Photography
    • Bike Leasing
    • Software Reseller
    Browse all Industries
  • Community
    Learn
    • Tutorials
    • Documentation
    • Certifications
    • Training
    • Blog
    • Podcast
    Empower Education
    • Education Program
    • Scale Up! Business Game
    • Visit Odoo
    Get the Software
    • Download
    • Compare Editions
    • Releases
    Collaborate
    • Github
    • Forum
    • Events
    • Translations
    • Become a Partner
    • Services for Partners
    • Register your Accounting Firm
    Get Services
    • Find a Partner
    • Find an Accountant
      • Get a Tailored Demo
    • Implementation Services
    • Customer References
    • Support
    • Upgrades
    Github Youtube Twitter Linkedin Instagram Facebook Spotify
    +32 2 290 34 90
    • Get a Tailored Demo
  • Pricing
  • Help
  1. APPS
  2. Technical
  3. Restore Classic Form Edit Button v 19.0
  4. Sales Conditions FAQ

Restore Classic Form Edit Button

by Hamzbond https://www.hamzbond.github.io/
Odoo
v 19.0 Third Party 3
Download for v 19.0 Deploy on Odoo.sh
Apps purchases are linked to your Odoo account, please sign in or sign up first.
You bought this module and need support? Click here!
Availability
Odoo Online
Odoo.sh
On Premise
Lines of code 110
Technical Name odoo_classic_edit_button
LicenseAGPL-3
Websitehttps://www.hamzbond.github.io/
Classic Edit Button Icon
✏ Brings back the classic Edit button experience to your Odoo form views.

Classic Edit Button

Makes form views open in readonly mode by default and adds an Edit button to switch to edit mode. Restores the explicit Save and Cancel workflow, disabling standard auto-save on field blur to keep your data safe.

Readonly by Default Classic Form Behavior No Accidental Edits
Classic Edit Button — Mindscript Technologies

What this module does

Restores the classic Edit/Save/Cancel workflow to all Odoo form views globally. Existing records open safely in readonly mode, requiring users to explicitly click Edit before modifying fields. This effectively eliminates risky inline auto-saving on focus loss.

●
Safe Reading Mode
Records open in readonly mode by default, allowing managers and users to browse documents smoothly without any risk of altering critical backend values.
●
Familiar Workflow Control
Re-introduces traditional text-based Save and Discard controllers, removing Odoo 19's small header synchronization sync icons for better user visibility.

How it works

The module patches the standard Odoo form controller and templates to enforce a readonly-first experience across all form views.

  1. Open any existing document — it automatically loads in a locked, readonly mode.
  2. Click the prominent Edit button in the control panel to open input forms.
  3. Make modifications safely across any fields without triggering real-time background saves.
  4. Click Save to commit data permanently, or Cancel to revert changes back to readonly.
  5. Creating new entries remains completely native — allowing immediate typing without manual unlocks.
  6. When leaving breadcrumbs or closing pages in active edit sessions, the module cleanly triggers standard fallback auto-save loops to secure current drafts.

Screenshots

Form View in Readonly Mode with Classic Edit Button
Readonly Mode with Edit Button
Active Form Edit Mode with Text Save and Discard Controls
Edit Mode with Save and Cancel
Mindscript Technologies

Helping businesses work smarter with tailored Odoo solutions. We deliver custom modules, integrations, and workflow improvements designed for your needs.

Email: info@mindscriptech.com Web: Mindscript Technologies
© Mindscript Technologies — Odoo Apps & Solutions

Please log in to comment on this module

  • The author can leave a single reply to each comment.
  • This section is meant to ask simple questions or leave a rating. Every report of a problem experienced while using the module should be addressed to the author directly (refer to the following point).
  • If you want to start a discussion with the author, please use the developer contact information. They can usually be found in the description.
Community
  • Tutorials
  • Documentation
  • Forum
Open Source
  • Download
  • Github
  • Runbot
  • Translations
Services
  • Odoo.sh Hosting
  • Support
  • Upgrade
  • Custom Developments
  • Education
  • Find an Accountant
  • Find a Partner
  • Become a Partner
About us
  • Our company
  • Brand Assets
  • Contact us
  • Jobs
  • Events
  • Podcast
  • Blog
  • Customers
  • Legal • Privacy
  • Security

Odoo is a suite of open source business apps that cover all your company needs: CRM, eCommerce, accounting, inventory, point of sale, project management, etc.

Odoo's unique value proposition is to be at the same time very easy to use and fully integrated.

Website made with