Salesforce - how to add help text in salesforce
- George Apostolov
Salesforce - how to add help text in salesforce: step-by-step guide
Go to Setup > Object Manager.
Select the object where you want to add the help text (e.g., Contact, Opportunity).
Click on Fields and Relationship.
Click on the field you want to add help text to. (Ex Website)
And, click on Edit.
Enter your desired help text here. You can use up to 510 characters.
Hit Save.
Quick answer: To add help text in Salesforce, navigate to Object Manager in Setup, select your desired object, and click Fields and Relationship. Choose the target field, click Edit, enter up to 510 characters of help text, and save your changes.
About this Salesforce tutorial
Configure field guidance in Salesforce by editing field properties in Object Manager to add custom help text up to 510 characters. This guide covers salesforce - how to add help text in salesforce in 7 steps, starting with "Go to Setup > Object Manager " and finishing with "Hit Save". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Salesforce interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does salesforce - how to add help text in salesforce take?
7 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Salesforce data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Salesforce. Related guides: Salesforce - How to Add Image Field in Salesforce, Salesforce - How to Add IP Address in Salesforce and Salesforce - How to Add Lookup Fields in Salesforce. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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