Hello. Is it possible to convert a drop down field on the contact page to a text field?

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Is it possible to convert a drop down field on the contact page to a text field?

January 5, 2017
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Esther Onema
Hello,
I am assuming you are reffering to changing a field of data type picklist to a field with a data type of text?
If so then all you must do is navigatate to the object

Exploration tab > View fields

Find the field you wwant to modify > press edit

Select Change field type and save your changes

Remember this can only be done with custom fields. If this question helped you, please mark it as best answer so that others can find this solution.
Have a great day!
Esther Onema

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Calen Wilk
Yes, that is exactly what I was asking. Thank you! Another question – if I change the field type from picklist to text will I lose that data or will the values in the picklist populate in the text field?

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Esther Onema
Hello,
Unfortunately salesforce does not yet provide that feature so you would lose the existing data and have to repopulate the value manually.
I hope I was of great help, if so please mark my provided solution as best answer/solved to help other admins with similar inquiries.
Have a great day!
Esther Onema

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