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description: The Object Inspector provides a read-only reference for the fields of a standard or custom object, and their data types. To open the Object Inspector, click File > Open and select the object you want to view.
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# Object Inspector

The Object Inspector provides a read-only reference for the fields of a standard or custom object, and their data types. To open the Object Inspector, click **File** | **Open** and select the object you want to view.

To search for objects that meet specific criteria, use the Developer Console Query Editor.

![Developer Console schema quick view](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-platform-extend_code-264-0-0-production-enus/789bc523-706b-4ae4-8fe9-be6322e38b6b/extend_code/images/code_dev_console_view_schema_quick.png)

![Note](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-platform-extend_code-264-0-0-production-enus/789bc523-706b-4ae4-8fe9-be6322e38b6b/images/icon_note.png)

Note You can't modify custom objects in the Developer Console. Create, edit, or delete custom objects from Setup.

#### See Also

- [Developer Console Functionality](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=platform.code_system_log.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "The Developer Console can help with many of your development tasks.")
- [Find Object Management Settings](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=platform.extend_click_find_objectmgmt_parent.htm&type=5&language=en_US)