Overriding a Standard Button - Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator Exam

What to Consider When Overriding a Standard Button

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SIMULATION - What do you need to be aware of when overriding a standard button?

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Overriding a standard button may disable some features like in-line editing.

When overriding a standard button in Salesforce, there are several important factors to keep in mind. These include:

  1. Functionality: When overriding a standard button, you need to ensure that the new functionality you're adding doesn't conflict with the existing functionality of the button. For example, if you're overriding the "Save" button on a record page, you'll want to make sure that the new functionality you're adding doesn't prevent the record from being saved correctly.

  2. Security: Overriding a standard button can potentially impact the security of your Salesforce instance. You need to make sure that the new functionality you're adding doesn't give users access to data they shouldn't have access to, or allow them to perform actions they shouldn't be able to perform.

  3. User Interface: When you override a standard button, you're changing the user interface for that button. You need to ensure that the new user interface is intuitive and easy to use, and that it doesn't confuse users or make it more difficult for them to perform their tasks.

  4. Testing: Before deploying an override for a standard button, you should test it thoroughly to make sure it works as expected and doesn't introduce any bugs or errors.

  5. Compatibility: Overriding a standard button can potentially impact other features or customizations in your Salesforce instance. You should be aware of any potential compatibility issues and ensure that the new functionality you're adding doesn't break any existing functionality.

  6. Documentation: It's important to document any changes you make to standard buttons in Salesforce, so that other administrators and developers are aware of the changes and can understand how the new functionality works. This documentation should include details about the new functionality, any security considerations, and any testing or compatibility issues that were encountered.