What is the purpose of the "Show list when only one result" option in preference settings?

The purpose of the "Show list when only one result" option in preference settings is to improve user experience by providing clear visibility of search results. When this option is enabled, if a user performs a search that returns only a single result, it is displayed in a list format. This format allows for a consistent user interface, where even if there is one record, it is treated as part of a larger dataset. This can help users maintain familiarity with the system and reinforce that they are working within a searchable database, regardless of how many results are returned.

Moreover, presenting results in a list format, even when there is only one item, can facilitate easier navigation and make it clearer to the user that they have retrieved information from the database. This structure aligns with expectations derived from browsing environments where multiple entries may be explored.