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jbozajboza 

Update a custom field from another objects field

I want to update a custom account field when ever a task is created. Basically the comments from task object will be updated to the custom field. I think I need a workflow but am confused.

@anilbathula@@anilbathula@
Hi Jboza,

You cant do this with workflow you need a trigger for this .

go through with this links:-

http://boards.developerforce.com/t5/Apex-Code-Development/Trigger-to-update-a-custom-field-on-Task-Account-and-Lead-Object/td-p/232639

http://boards.developerforce.com/t5/Apex-Code-Development/Trigger-Update-Custom-Field-on-Task-Based-on-Related-WhatID/td-p/149134
jbozajboza

Thanks but I am so new to this that I am even more confused.