Related lists show the records for an object that has been associated with the current record using a relationship field. The related list is shown on the lower section of the object detail page to display the related record details that have been associated with the current record.
To define a relationship field, you would use either a master-detail or a lookup relationship.
Within the related list section, there are options to carry out the following:
- Navigate to the related record by clicking on the record name
- Edit the related record by clicking on the Edit or Del link
- Delete the related record by clicking on the Del link
- Create a new related record, associated with the record you are viewing, by clicking on the New button
Here, we will show you how editing a page layout for the account object enables the arrangement and configuration of any related list:
