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glide.xmlhttp.max_choices

The glide.xmlhttp.max_choices property sets the maximum number of items displayed in a dynamic drop-down choice list. Admins should review this setting to ensure it meets user needs without overwhelming the interface, especially in applications with extensive data options.

Default: 15 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? This property limits the number of choices shown in dynamic drop-downs, enhancing user experience by preventing excessively long lists.
What area does it affect? Dynamic drop-downs
What does the default mean? The default value is "15", which sets the baseline numeric behavior for this property.
When should you review it? Review this property when optimizing user interfaces or adjusting data options in applications.

Out of the box property record

Raw metadata from the property record.

Property name glide.xmlhttp.max_choices
Sys ID efc7c2adc611227a00c37f314c50fe8b
Type integer
Application Global
Default value 15
Description Maximum number of items to show for a dynamic drop-down choice list:
Updated 2024-05-25 04:30:25

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... This property affects the entire instance, however you can override this property on an individual field by using the max_ref_dropdown dictionary attribute. Modifying dictionary attributes requires the personalize_dictionary role. The glide.xmlhttp.max_choices system property determines how many choices display on a choice list. This property has a value of 15 by default, however, when the property is not present on the instance, ...
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