ANS-0186 · SAVED SEARCHES & FORMULAS
How to Display Long Text Fields Effectively in NetSuite Saved Searches?
Understand the display limitations of Long Text fields in NetSuite saved searches and discover an effective alternative for extensive text content.
Short answer
While NetSuite Long Text fields can be included in saved searches, their content is subject to truncation, typically at 4000 characters in results and 1000 characters for string functions. For reliable display of longer text content in saved searches, it is recommended to use Free-Form Text fields, which support up to 4000 characters.
Scenario
Users often encounter challenges when attempting to display the full content of Long Text fields within NetSuite saved search results. The expectation is that all data from these fields will be visible, but this is not always the case, leading to incomplete information in reports and dashboards.
Solution
NetSuite's Long Text fields, while includable in saved searches, are subject to significant display limitations. Content from these fields will typically be truncated to 4000 bytes/characters when displayed in search results, and string functions applied to them are limited to the first 1000 characters. To ensure that extensive text content is fully visible and functional within saved searches, it is recommended to utilize Free-Form Text fields instead. Free-Form Text fields support up to 4000 characters, aligning with the display capabilities of saved searches and providing a more reliable solution for text-heavy data.
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