We can update the record in Salesforce Lighting record pages using the Edit button. I usually perform large data updates using tools like Data Loader, but it is better to do it with the edit button on the record page when you have to update or modify a record or two.
However, when I tried to update an opportunity record using the Edit button, the button was not visible on the record page.
Generally, whenever we open a record page related to any object in Salesforce Lightning, an Edit button is available on the Salesforce Lightning Page. The role of this Edit button is to edit or modify the details of an object record.
I noticed that the Edit button was mistakenly removed from the page layouts of the Opportunity object. In this Salesforce tutorial, I will explain the issue and the solution for the missing Edit button on the Lightning record page.
- Issue: Edit Button not visible on Salesforce Lightning Page
- Solution of Edit Button not visible on Salesforce Lightning Page
Issue: Edit Button not visible on Salesforce Lightning Page
In Salesforce, the record page offers various options whenever we open a record related to any object. For example, the Delete button can be used to delete that particular record, and the Sharing Records button can be used to share the record within groups, users, etc.
Similarly, a record page in Salesforce also consists of an Edit button whose main role is to edit the record details.
This is a very common issue in Salesforce, and it usually occurs when we don’t add the Edit button to the Lightning Page Layout.
So, to overcome this issue, we first need to check if the Edit button exists in the Lightning Page Layout. We will see how to add it in Salesforce if it does not.
Solution of Edit Button not visible on Salesforce Lightning Page
To add the Edit button on the record page of any standard or custom object, navigate to the Setup page of Salesforce Lightning and follow the below steps.
1. On the Setup page, click on the Object Manager tab.
2. In the object manager, select the object in which the Edit button is missing on the record page. In my case, it is an Opportunity object.
3. In the object’s setup window, click on Page Layouts. In the next window, select the default page layout.
4. In the object’s layout setup, click the Mobile & Lightning Actions, then drag and drop the Edit button to the Salesforce Mobile and Lightning Experience.
5. Finally, click the Save button to add the Edit button to the Page Layout of the Opportunity object in Salesforce Lightning.
Now, look at the Opportunity Object page for any of the records. This time, we can see that the Edit button is visible once we click on the drop-down icon (⬇️).
Following the above steps, we can add the Edit button to the Salesforce Lightning record page.
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Conclusion
Following the above steps, you might have understood how to add the missing Edit button to the Salesforce Lightning Record page. Now, you can add or retrieve the missing Edit button on the Lighting record page in your Salesforce org.
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