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# Edit Dependent Picklists

Modify field dependencies in picklists.

### Required Editions

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1. From the management settings for the picklist’s object, go to Fields.
2. Click **Field Dependencies**.
3. Click **Edit** next to the field dependency relationship you want to change.
4. Use the [field dependency matrix](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=platform.fields_using_the_field_dependency_matrix.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "The field dependency matrix lets you specify the dependent picklist values that are available when a user selects each controlling field value. The top row of the matrix contains the controlling field values, while the columns list the dependent field values. Use this matrix to include or exclude values. Included values are available in the dependent picklist when a value in the controlling field is selected. Excluded fields aren’t available in the dependent picklist for the selected controlling field value.") to specify the dependent picklist values that are available when a user selects each controlling field value.
5. Optionally, click **Preview** to test your selections.
6. Save your changes.

#### See Also

- [Find Object Management Settings](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=platform.extend_click_find_objectmgmt_parent.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "Salesforce lets you personalize your object model with features like custom fields, page layouts, and validation rules. Depending on which experience of Salesforce you have enabled, these customizations are located in different areas of Setup.")