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New to NetSuite | Difference when using "Item:" and "item:" Prefix in Global Search

edited Jun 2, 2025 2:26PM in Supply Chain Management

Did you know?

There is actually a difference in using the prefix "Item:" and "item:" in the Global Search.

From the Global Search, users are able to go directly to View mode or Edit mode of an Item Record depending on the prefix used.

Note: This behavior is also applicable when using other prefixes for other records like Cus: or cus:, Emp: or emp:, etc.


Pre-requisite

To be able to utilize this behavior, the Show List When Only One Result preference should be unmarked under Home > Set Preferences > Analytics > Search.


Behavior

Item: (uppercase I)

  • Using the prefix "Item:" (letter i is in

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