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[[Image:Picklist.gif|right|thumb]]A picklist is a type of field that can contain a list of values. A picklist appears as a drop-down list of values when using a [[Form]] to add a record to an object.
[[Image:Picklist.gif|right|thumb]]A picklist is a type of field that can contain a list of values. A picklist appears as a drop-down list of values when using a [[Form]] to add a record to an object.


{{permissions|Customize Objects|add, edit or delete picklists}}
{{permissionRef|Customize Objects|add, edit or delete picklists}}


:''Compare to [[Global Picklist]]'' and ''[[Dependent Picklist]]''
:''Compare to:'' [[Global Picklist]], [[Dependent Picklist]]
 
:''Learn more:'' [[Working with Picklists]]
==Create a Picklist==
 
#Click '''Designer > Data > Objects > {object} > Fields'''
#Click '''[New Field]'''
#In the Basic Information section, specify the basic characteristics of the field:
#:'''Label -''' The text that appears as the field name
#:'''Display Type -''' ''Picklist''
#:'''Picklist Values -''' For a simple Picklist that displays the same values it returns with no colors or other styling, enter the values here. Otherwise, wait until the Picklist has been created, then choose [[#Manage Values]] to specify display text, colors, and images, along with the value returned for each selection.
#:'''Maximum Storage Length -''' The String length of the longest value in the list.
#:'''Use First Value as Default -''' Otherwise, the field is intially empty.
#:'''Sort List Alphabetically -''' Otherwise, you manually arrange the order.
#:'''Always Required -''' A selection must be made when adding or updating a record.
#:'''Field Name -''' Automatically created by the system (but you can change it here)
#:
#In the ''Display Attributes'' section, show where the field is displayed in the default form, and whether or not a selection is required when adding or updating a record.
#:
#In the ''Default Value'' section, specify the default value. (In general, the default value will be a simple String. For example: 'rush'.)
#:
#In the ''Role Based Permission Control'' section, select a [[Role Based Permission Control]] for each of the roles in the list
#:
#In the ''Description Information'' section, include a description of the field and it's use. This information is only visible to users with rights to customize this field.
#Click '''[Save]'''<br/>The field is added, and the field-definition is shown.
 
Then, at the bottom of the field-definition page:
#Click '''[Add Value]''' button to add a new item to the Pick List.
#Click '''[Reorder Values]''' to change the order in which they appear.
#Click '''[Manage Values]''' to specify display text, color, styles, and images, along with returned values.


==Example Picklists==
==Example Picklists==
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:;List of Items:Fruit / Vegetable / Neither
:;List of Items:Fruit / Vegetable / Neither
:;Genres:Action / Adventure / Comedy / Romance / Documentary / Fantasy / Drama / Western
:;Genres:Action / Adventure / Comedy / Romance / Documentary / Fantasy / Drama / Western
:;T-Shirt Size: Extra Small / Small / Medium / Large / Extra Large  
:;T-Shirt Size: Extra Small / Small / Medium / Large / Extra Large
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[[Category:Glossary]]
[[Category:Glossary]]
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Latest revision as of 00:17, 23 October 2012

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A picklist is a type of field that can contain a list of values. A picklist appears as a drop-down list of values when using a Form to add a record to an object.

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Users that have the Customize Objects permission can add, edit or delete picklists. 
Compare to: Global Picklist, Dependent Picklist
Learn more: Working with Picklists

Example Picklists

Agreement
Yes / No
Inspection
Passed / Did not pass
Survey Responses
Very Satisfied / Somewhat Satisfied / Satisfied / Not Satisfied / Not Applicable
List of Items
Fruit / Vegetable / Neither
Genres
Action / Adventure / Comedy / Romance / Documentary / Fantasy / Drama / Western
T-Shirt Size
Extra Small / Small / Medium / Large / Extra Large
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