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# Return Headers Using sObject CompactLayouts

Returns only the headers that are returned by a GET request to the sObject CompactLayouts resource. This gives you a chance to see header values ahead of time before retrieving the content of the resource. This resource is available in REST API version 29.0 and later.

## Syntax

**URI:** For a compact layout description for a specific object, use `/services/data/vXX.X/sobjects/sObject/describe/compactLayouts/`

**Formats:** JSON, XML

**HTTP methods:** HEAD

**Authentication:** `Authorization: Bearer token`

**Request parameters:** None required

## Example

**Example Request**

```nolang
curl -X HEAD --head https://MyDomainName.my.salesforce.com/services/data/v68.0/sobjects/Account/describe/compactLayouts -H "Authorization: Bearer token"
```