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Custom Object

Object created by an admin or developer to store data specific to an organization, with API name ending in __c.

Definition

Custom objects automatically get standard fields such as Name, Owner, CreatedBy and LastModifiedBy, a tab option, page layouts and sharing settings. Creating one also allows reports, search, Chatter feed tracking and activities to be enabled.

Example

A recruiting app creates Position__c and Job_Application__c custom objects.

Exam tip

Know the default fields every custom object receives and that deleted custom objects are recoverable for 15 days.

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