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what is the main reason(Purpose) of Record name(Text/Auto number) in salesforce?Why it is used?
Thanks in advance

what is the main reason(Purpose) of Record name(Text/Auto number) in salesforce?Why it is used?
Thanks in advance

Hi All,

Has this necessity rised for you before?

To convert a standard field Name set up as an Auto Number into Text in order to edit a record and then convert the Name field into Text again?

What might be the backlash/impact of this change?

Thanks for your time!!

AIW