General Setup: Configuring a New Compact Layout - Lightning for Gmail/Outlook

Modified on Mon, 15 Nov 2021 at 04:34 PM

This guide will provide instructions on how to create a new Company Layout to display the 'Company Summary' field on the Portfolio Contact and Investment Opportunity sections in the Lightning for Gmail/Outlook sidepanel.


New Compact Layout - Portfolio Contact


In Salesforce Setup:

  • Type 'Contact' in the quick find.
  • Click Compact Layouts link.
  • Click New.



  • Add the selected fields: Name, Company Summary, and Title.
  • Name the layout 'Lightning for Gmail/Outlook'.
  • Click Save.



  • Click Compact Layout Assignment.
  • Assign the Compact Layout to the Contact - Portfolio record type.
  • Click Save.




New Compact Layout - Investment Opportunity


In Salesforce Setup:

  • Type 'Opportunities' in the quick find.
  • Click Compact Layouts link.
  • Click New.



  • Add the selected fields: Opportunity Name, Company Summary, and Close Date.
  • Name the layout 'Lightning for Gmail/Outlook'.
  • Click Save.



  • Click Compact Layout Assignment.
  • Assign the Compact Layout to the Investment Opportunities record type.
  • Click Save.