How to add a custom field to Salesforce | Scribe

    How to add a custom field to Salesforce

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    • 21 steps |
    • 2 minutes

    Navigate to the Object Manager

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    To get started, login into Salesforce and navigate to setup.
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    [https://login.salesforce.com/](https://login.salesforce.com/)
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    Click the "Quick Find" field.
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    Type "object manager"
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    Click "Object Manager"
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    Click the "Quick Find" field.
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    Click the name of the object.
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    Type the name of the object to which you want to add a field (e.g., "opportunity").
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    Click "New"

    Add the new field

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    Click here:
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    Choose the type of field you'd like to add.
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    Type the label for the field.
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    Choose a default value (if applicable).
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    Add a description.