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KB0598471

Multi-line Description field is displayed as one long string in the activity log


2592 Views Last updated : Oct 17, 2023 public Copy Permalink
KB Summary by Now Assist

Description

On the incident form, multi-line text in the Description field is displayed as one long string wthout the breaks in the Activity log.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Navigate to Incident > Open.
  2. Open any incident record.
  3. Right-click in the header bar and select Configure > Form Layout.
  4. Add the following fields to the form:
    • Description
    • Activities (filtered) (this is the Activity Formatter)
  5. Click Save.
  6. Next to the Activity field on the incident record, click the filter icon .
  7. Scroll down the list and click Configure available fields.
  8. Add the Description field.
  9. Click Save.
  10. On the incident record, in the Description field, add multiple lines of text.
  11. Right-click in the header bar and select Save.
    Note that in the Activity field, the description text is displayed as one line. 

Workaround

There is no known workaround for this issue. If you are able to upgrade, review the Fixed In field below to determine the versions that have a permanent fix. You can also subscribe to this known error article (click Subscribe button at the top of the article) to receive notifications when more information is available about this issue.


Related Problem: PRB666081

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