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how to mass delete picklist values salesforce

by Mrs. Melyna Streich IV Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Deleting a Picklist Value

  1. Go to that specified record type, there is a list available for picklist under " Picklists Available for Editing"
  2. Click edit option near the field which Picklist value you want to delete.
  3. Remove the value (which picklist value you want to delete) from the "Selected value" box and save it.

Is it possible to delete the last value of a picklist?

The only known flaw with this approach is that the last value of a picklist cannot be deleted. This means there is always 1 value left. Thanks for contributing an answer to Salesforce Stack Exchange!

How many total values can I have in a picklist?

Except for some special cases, you can only have 1,000 total values split between active and inactive values (500 for multi-select and global picklists). The following table outlines standard picklists with lower limits:

What happens if I hit my picklist limit?

The following table outlines standard picklists with lower limits: So, if you hit your limit on values, you're forced to delete inactive values before you can add more active values. Certainly, you can avoid deleting values until you're ready, and they never go from inactive to deleted because of age, but they do count against your picklist limits.

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How do I edit multiple picklist values in salesforce?

Add or Edit Picklist ValuesNavigate to the fields area for your object.In the Custom Fields & Relationships related list, click the name of the picklist field to update.In the Values section, click Edit next to a value.Change the value's name, and optionally make the value the default for the master picklist.More items...

Can you mass delete picklist values in salesforce?

Currently, to delete all values in a custom picklist field, we have to select the Del link beside each value.

How do I get rid of picklist values in salesforce?

Remove a Picklist ValueNavigate to the picklist. For a global picklist value set: From Setup, enter picklist in the Quick Find box, then select Picklist Value Sets. ... Click the picklist name.To remove a value from the picklist, click Del next to the value's name. Decide whether to replace the value or leave it blank.

How do I delete bulk inactive picklist values in salesforce?

2:5614:25Summer22 Release - Beta Feature Bulk Delete Inactive Picklist ValuesYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd here you can see that we have big list settings let's navigate to the piglet settings. And hereMoreAnd here you can see that we have big list settings let's navigate to the piglet settings. And here you can see bulk delete inactive pick list values.

What happens when you delete a picklist value in Salesforce?

Deleting the Picklist value from the available options, will remove the value from the list of available options. If you want that the records with the deleted value to keep the deleted option, you can make the value inactive or export the values and then update a custom field with the values.

What are inactive picklist values in Salesforce?

Having inactive picklist values can be a result of an import or intentionally removing the value from the list of available values for future use. In certain cases, importing text fields can create numerous unwanted picklist fields.

How do I remove a none from a picklist in Salesforce?

How to remove none option on a picklist in Salesforce?Edit. your page layout and make your picklist field a required field by clicking on. the properties and checking “Required” check box.Click “Ok” button.Save the the changes to the page layout. This will remove.

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