Update Lookup Field Display Name in Dynamics 365 with JavaScript
This article explains how to update the lookup field display name in Dynamics 365 with JavaScript. The steps involve adding a JavaScript function that retrieve related record and fields from the related table, and updating the display name accordingly. The function can be added to the on-change and on-load events of the form, and the changes will only be reflected on the record referencing the lookup record. The article also includes examples of the JavaScript code for adding both the product name and number or only the product number as the display name.
Table of Content
- Update Lookup Display Name with JavaScript
- How to Add the JavaScript Function to the Form
- Conclusion
- Resources
Prerequisites
- Familiar with Dynamics 365
- Familiar with JavaScript
Update Lookup Display Name with JavaScript
In this example, we look at how we can update the lookup field display name of the product table in Dynamics 365 with JavaScript. By showing the product number in addition to the name of the product, or only the product number. In the image below the default display name of the…
