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glide.history.max_entries

The glide.history.max_entries property sets the maximum number of entries displayed in an activity stream. Admins should review this setting to manage performance and usability, especially in environments with high activity levels.

Default: 250 Type: integer Application: Global

Key questions about this property

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

What does it do? It limits the number of activity stream entries shown to users, defaulting to 250 until the form is refreshed.
What area does it affect? Activity Stream Display
What does the default mean? The default value is "250", which sets the baseline numeric behavior for this property.
When should you review it? Review this property when optimizing performance or adjusting user experience in high-activity scenarios.

Out of the box property record

Raw metadata from the property record.

Property name glide.history.max_entries
Sys ID 5599167c0a0a0b4701d91912675bc94a
Type integer
Application Global
Default value 250
Description Maximum number of entries retrieved for display in an activity stream. The default number is 250. New entries do not count towards the max number until the form is refreshed.
Updated 2024-05-25 04:41:29

Sources

Official references and nearby text excerpts where this property appears.

Documentation excerpt View supporting context
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... URL is used when there is not any context-sensitive help available for the form, list, or record. • Type: string • Default value: http://wiki.servicenow.com/ • Location: System Property [sys_properties] table glide.history.max_entries Sets the number of characters to display as a preview of journal input fields. • Type: integer • Default value: 250 • Location: System Property [sys_properties] table glide.history_set.pull_journal_entries_from_journal_table Determines whether ...
Documentation excerpt View supporting context
Context preview Snippet 2
... maximum of 250 history entries, but you can change this value. Before you begin Role required: admin Procedure 1. Navigate to All > System Properties > System. 2. Select the glide.history.max_entries property. 3. Set the Maximum number of field entries displayed in record history, default is 250 value with a new maximum number of entries to be displayed. History List The ...
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