Add Picklist Values to Salesforce Record Types: A Guide

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April 19, 2024
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TL;DR

Navigate to Object Manager, select your object, then add a picklist field.

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Adding picklist values to a record type in Salesforce is a common requirement for administrators who wish to tailor the user experience by controlling which picklist values are available for specific record types. This customization allows for a more streamlined data entry process, ensuring that users select from only the most relevant options for their specific context. The process involves several steps, starting with the addition of a picklist field to a record type, and then specifying which values of the picklist are available for that record type.

How to Add Picklist Values to Record Type in Salesforce

To add picklist values to a record type in Salesforce, administrators must first ensure that the picklist field they wish to modify is already created. If not, the creation of a new picklist field is the initial step. Following this, the process involves navigating to the object that houses the record type, adjusting the record type settings, and then specifying the picklist values that should be included.

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Add Picklist Field to Record Type Salesforce

Adding a picklist field to a Salesforce record type begins with accessing the Object Manager from the Setup menu. Here, administrators can select the specific object (e.g., Account, Contact) to which they want to add a picklist field. Within the object's fields and relationships section, the 'New' button allows for the creation of a new field, where 'Picklist' or 'Picklist (Multi-select)' can be chosen as the field type. After defining the picklist values and completing the field setup, the field can then be associated with specific record types.

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Salesforce Add Picklist to Record Type

Once the picklist field is created and configured, the next step is to add it to a record type. This is achieved by editing the record type settings for the object in question. Within the record type detail page, the 'Picklists Available for Editing' section allows administrators to configure which picklist values are available for that record type. This involves selecting the picklist field and then using the 'Edit' action to specify which values should be included or excluded for the record type.

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How to Add Value to Existing Picklist in Salesforce

Adding new values to an existing picklist in Salesforce requires navigating to the 'Fields & Relationships' section of the object where the picklist is located. By selecting the picklist field, administrators can access the 'Values' section where new picklist values can be added. It's important to note that after adding new values, these must also be explicitly made available to the relevant record types by editing the record type settings as previously described.

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Following these steps ensures that Salesforce administrators can effectively manage picklist values across different record types, enhancing data integrity and user experience by presenting only the most pertinent options to end-users.

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Jason Gong

Jason is the Head of Growth at Bardeen. As a previous YC founder and early growth hire at Kite and Affirm, he is an expert on scaling high-leverage sales, marketing, and GTM tactics across multiple channels with automation. The same type of automation Bardeen is now innovating with AI. He lives in Oakland with his family and enjoys hikes, tennis, golf, and anything that can tire out his dog Orca.

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