Global Picklists
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A Global Picklist is a type of field that contains a list of values, and performs much the same as a Picklist field. The difference is that Global Picklists contain the kind of default values commonly used in all applications. These predefined fields save time and can be used in any object, or modified as needed to meet your unique business needs. See the list of Predefined Global Picklists for more information.
Global Picklists are ideal for common values, such as prefixes / suffixes / state abbreviations, types of products or equipment, or other values that a user must choose from.
Users that have the Customize Objects permission can create or edit a Global Picklist
- Compare to Picklist
Create or Edit a Global Picklist
- Click Designer > Global Resources > Global Picklists
- To Add a Global Picklist, click the [Add Global Picklist] button
- To Edit a Global Picklist, click the Name of an existing Global Picklist
- In the Picklist Information section, complete the following information:
- Name
- Name of the Global Picklist
- Type
- Choose one of these options:
- Use values as labels
- See instructions at: Use values as labels
- Enumerated
- See instructions at: Enumerated Fields
Use values as labels
- Enter the picklist values, each on a separate line
- Alphanumeric Characters are allowed, including these special characters <space> + / ' - _
- Show first value as default
- Checked by default
- Sort list alphabetically
- Checked by default
- Click [Save]
Predefined Global Picklists
The following list displays some of the Global Picklists that are available in the platform. These lists are built into the existing applications and can be modified as needed.
- Account Type
- Activity Type (used in Tasks and Appointments)
- Call Type
- Case Status
- Country
- Industry
- Lead Source
- Opportunity Stage
- Project Status
- Salutation
- Task Priority
- Task Status
- US States