Layout Overview

1. Use Scenarios

After you configure the specific fields of an object, you need different page layouts in these cases:

1. When creating or editing a specific record;
2. When viewing the details of a specific record;
3. When browsing all records in a table view.

Although these actions operate on the same object, each scenario highlights different key fields and information. Therefore, you must configure distinct Layouts for these different pages.

2. Operation Guide

• Navigation: Admin Console — Custom Object Management — Object Details — Layouts;
• You can customize styles and field visibility for Detail Page, Create/Edit Page, List Page, and Process List Page layouts;
• Layout management is supported: create, delete, and modify any Layout to meet business requirements;
• You can assign different Layouts to different Roles and Record Types.

3. Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why do all Layouts show the same last modified time after adding/removing fields from the field list?

Adding or removing fields in the field list synchronizes that change across all Layouts under the object, so the Layouts’ last modified timestamps update together—unless you explicitly set a new field to be hidden in a specific Layout when creating it.

2. How long are drafts stored?

Object drafts from Web and Mobile are stored on the server and do not expire.