Avoid custom field clutter by using Schema Builder to delete custom fields that you no longer need.
Required Editions
| Available in: both Salesforce Classic and Lightning Experience |
| Available in: All Editions |
| User Permissions Needed | |
|---|---|
| To delete custom fields in Schema Builder: | Customize Application |
Schema Builder displays a list of side effects when you try to delete a custom field. Be sure you’re ready to accept these side effects before finalizing the deletion.
- Right-click on the custom field.
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Select Delete Field....
A dialog box displays that explains the side effects of deleting a custom field. Read this information carefully.
- If you accept the conditions, select Yes, I want to delete the custom field.
- Click Delete.