Standard objects, such as accounts, cases, contacts, and opportunities, are included
with Salesforce by default. Custom objects are based on standard objects, extend standard
functionality, and store information that is unique to an org.
Required Editions
| Available in: Salesforce Classic and
Lightning Experience |
| Available in: Contact Manager, Group, Professional,
Enterprise, Performance, Unlimited, and Developer
Editions
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| User Permissions Needed |
| To view a custom object tab: |
Read on the custom object |
| To view custom object records: |
Read on the custom object |
Your admin defines custom objects and their properties, such as custom fields, relationships to
other types of data, page layouts, and a custom tab. If an admin created a tab for a custom
object, click the custom object’s tab to view the records.
