SN System Properties Reference
Property reference

glide.lists.inline_editing_enabled

The glide.lists.inline_editing_enabled property globally enables or disables inline editing for various list types in configurable workspaces. Admins should review this setting to ensure it aligns with user needs for efficient data entry and management.

Default: true Type: string 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? This property controls whether inline editing is allowed for simple, related, and default lists in configurable workspaces, excluding core UI experiences.
What area does it affect? List Management
What does the default mean? The default value is "true", which is the baseline setting used unless it is changed.
When should you review it? Review this property when configuring workspaces or adjusting user editing capabilities.

Out of the box property record

Raw metadata from the property record.

Property name glide.lists.inline_editing_enabled
Sys ID e8736ed007022010679e15457cd300ee
Type string
Application Global
Default value true
Description Globally enables/disables inline editing for simple, related, and default lists in configurable workspaces. Lists in core UI experiences and the record list component in workspace will not be affected.
Updated 2024-05-25 04:31:45

Sources

Official references and nearby text excerpts where this property appears.

Documentation excerpt View supporting context
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... The updated changes are reflected in real time on a floor map. c. Select the spaces that you want to edit using the check box. Note: Enable the system property glide.lists.inline_editing_enabled for making inline edits in the list pages. d. After selecting the required spaces, select Edit. e. The right panel opens in the Edit mode. © 2026 ServiceNow, Inc. All ...
Documentation excerpt View supporting context
Context preview Snippet 2
... to specify asset actions for a configuration item (CI) from the Affected CI related list of an incident. Procedure 1. From the All menu, navigate to sys_properties.list. 2. For the glide.lists.inline_editing_enabled property, set the Value field to true. 3. Click Update. Customize the Investigate tab Customize on how the CI related metrics information is displayed on the Investigate tab of the ...
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