Make reference type field into visually blank

wicky05926088 — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:19:47 GMT

I have a related list contains list of tasks. A reference type field which contains sttring value. I want this field should display if the there is no default value .
Dictionary:
Table: reference table

type: reference

Choice specification: drop down with none

default:

Re: Make reference type field into visually blank

GlideFather — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:31:00 GMT

Hi @wicky05926088,

could you possibly share some context?

If you mention a reference field, it cannot be string, it is referencing another table with sys ID (not string) and then the filed shows the display value..

Example: Location, Assignment group, Manager, Department etc. All these are references but if you check their value, it's sys ID stored in these fields

See the example of Location and Department on [sys_user] table:

Please share some more context of your issue or what you want to achieve

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