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How to make no longer needed custom fields inactive
Hi,
In the past we've created custom fields required for only short time periods due to rare issues like recalls etc.
The fields are disabled on all records and no longer used. Question is, other than deleting the field, can I somehow make the fields inactive so they don't continue to appear as filed "able to be used" during the customization of forms AND as an available option when doing searches / reports?
I've already un-applied the fields in question to forms and they still appear.
Thanks in advance for any input on this. (Even knowing it can't be done is better than wondering if I am missing something)!
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