CSA · Question #11
What is a formatter? Select one of the following.
The correct answer is B. A formatter is a form element used to display information that is not a field in the record. A formatter in ServiceNow is a type of form element used to display dynamic information or interactive components that are not directly stored as fields in the record's table.
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What is a formatter? Select one of the following.
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- AA formatter allows you to configure applications on your instance
- BA formatter is a form element used to display information that is not a field in the record
- CA formatter allows you to populate fields automatically
- DA formatter is a set of conditions applied to a table to help find and work with data
How the community answered
(30 responses)- A7% (2)
- B90% (27)
- C3% (1)
Why each option
A formatter in ServiceNow is a type of form element used to display dynamic information or interactive components that are not directly stored as fields in the record's table.
Configuring applications typically involves modules, application menus, or specific setup pages, not formatters.
A formatter is a user interface element in ServiceNow forms that displays dynamic data or interactive elements that are not directly stored as fields in the record's table, such as activity streams, process flows, or custom UI macros.
Populating fields automatically is usually achieved through Business Rules, Client Scripts, or default values, not formatters.
A set of conditions applied to a table to find data describes filters or queries, not a formatter.
Concept tested: ServiceNow Formatter definition
Source: https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/utah-platform-user-interface/page/administer/form-administration/concept/formatters-form-components.html
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