Property reference

`glide.element.reference.use_actual_display_value`

The glide.element.reference.use_actual_display_value property determines whether the actual display value of GlideElementGlideObject fields is shown on Forms and Lists. Setting it to true allows users to see the correct display value, which is important for accurate data representation.

Default: false
Type: boolean
Application: Not stated

Key questions about this property

The answers below summarize the purpose, scope, default effect, and review scenarios for this property.

What does it do?	This property controls the display of actual values for GlideElementGlideObject fields, impacting how data is presented in user interfaces.
What area does it affect?	Forms and Lists
What does the default mean?	The default value is "false", which means this behavior is disabled by default.
When should you review it?	Review this property when accurate display values are necessary for user interactions or data clarity.

Property record

Facts stated in the ServiceNow documentation. No out of the box record has been read from an instance yet.

Property name	`glide.element.reference.use_actual_display_value`
Type	boolean
Application	Not stated
Default value	`false`
Description	Not stated

Sources

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... System Property [sys_properties] table. glide.element.use_object_display_value It ensures that the display value for GlideElementGlideObject fields like glide_date_time is calculated correctly. • Type: true|false • Default value: true • Location: System Properties glide.element.reference.use_actual_display_value It controls the display value of GlideElementGlideObject fields like glide_date_time on Forms and Lists, and you would need to opt-in (set property value to true) to see the correct display ...

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