Ways to add a field on a Form

Recently I posted a poll on LinkedIn which recieved below responses so far.

I concur that the Form Layout is a commonly preferred method for creating new fields, and it’s my preferred choice as well.

However, there’s a caveat that leads me to avoid using the Form Layout or Embedded List of columns on Table forms for certain situations.

**Use Case:** Let’s say I need to create a field labeled “Immediate Action Required: Critical System Failure.” If I opt for the Form Layout or Column List, the system would automatically generate a logical name like “u_immediate_action_required_critical_system_failure.” Once created, I wouldn’t have the option to rename this field, which can be cumbersome and less intuitive for use in scripts and validations.

For this reason, I lean towards using the “Form Designer,” as it provides the flexibility to rename the field. While the same renaming can be done from the Dictionary form, the designer also facilitates concurrent layout updates.

Happy Learning!