How to Update Picklist Values in Salesforce

Learn how to add, remove, or modify picklist values in Salesforce fields to keep your data options current.

Traditional Method

5-10 minutes
easy
1

Navigate to Object Manager

Go to Setup > Object Manager and select your object

2

Find the Field

Click 'Fields & Relationships' and locate the picklist field

3

Edit Picklist Values

Click the field name, then scroll to 'Picklist Values' section

4

Add New Values

Click 'New' to add values, or edit existing ones

5

Deactivate Values

Click the value and select 'Deactivate' to remove it from new records

6

Set Default Value

Choose a default value if needed

7

Save Changes

Click 'Save' to apply changes to the picklist

With Clientell

10 seconds
Easy

Instead of following multiple steps, use Clientell to complete this task instantly:

Add the value 'Pilot' and deactivate 'Proof of Concept' in the picklist Opportunity_Type__c.

Benefits:

  • Update picklists instantly with a simple prompt
  • No need to navigate through multiple setup pages
  • Can update multiple values in one command
  • Automatically handles activation/deactivation