Setting Record Default Preferences

Users with the Administrator role can set up record default preferences for the account at Setup > Company > General Preferences.

Note:

Any changes you make to general preferences are saved in system notes. For more information, see Searching System Notes.

For many preferences you set at the company level, users can override this preference at Home > Set Preferences. If you don't want users to override particular preferences, on the Overriding Preferences subtab, clear the Allow Override box for each preference.

Preference

Description

Default Customer Type

Choose whether new customers are set as individuals or companies by default.

For companies, company names are used. For individuals, first and last names are used.

Default Lead Type

Choose whether new Leads are set as individuals or companies by default.

For companies, company names are used. For individuals, first and last names are used.

Default Vendor Type

Choose whether new vendors are set as individuals or companies by default.

For companies, company names are used. For individuals, first and last names are used.

Default Partner Type

Choose whether new partners are set as individuals or companies by default.

For companies, company names are used. For individuals, first and last names are used.

Preferred Subcustomer Form

Select the default form to use for new subcustomers.

Related Topics

General Notices