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danilodanilo 

How can I require the name field in the contact?

Herewhere I live is more common we ask the person's name instead of lastname, I would like to know if this change is possible in sf, requiringonly the name field, and not the last name field
Message Edited by danilo on 01-30-2009 11:45 AM
werewolfwerewolf

Edit the Contact page layout.  Click the First Name field.  Click the Edit Properties button.  Turn on "Required."  Repeat for Last Name.

 

Although I think that at least the last name is required by default.

werewolfwerewolf
Oh, your question laid out funny.  I don't think you can un-require last name.
shillyershillyer

Wasn't able to see how to make first name required on the page layout - it appears it's grouped as one 'Name' field. For First Name, I recommend using a validation rule, such as:

 

FirstName =''

 

Put the error near the field for better UI.

 

Hope that helps,

Sati

drew5101drew5101

I too need the first name to be required for contacts.  Any help would be appreciated...

 

Drew