Unmask a Field
Unmasking a field restores its actual values across the platform, making them visible without requiring explicit reveal actions.
Tip
For a detailed explanation of what happens when a field is unmasked, platform behavior changes, and best practices, see Field Masking — Unmasking a Field.
Show me how
The app can walk you through this. Click Show me how in the unmask dialog's header, or press H while it is open, and the Unmask a Field walkthrough highlights each step while you fill in the real form. See The How-tos Scope for every way to start one.
Unmask from the Container View
- Navigate to the container's field listing.
- Click the Masked tab to view masked fields.
- Locate the field you want to unmask.
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Click the vertical ellipsis on the field row.
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Click the Unmask option from the menu.
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Click the Unmask button to confirm the unmasking in the dialog.
Unmask from the Field View
- Navigate to the field's detail page by clicking on the field name in the container's field listing.
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Click the button in the top-right corner of the field page.
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Click the Unmask option from the dropdown menu.
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Click the Unmask button to confirm the unmasking in the dialog.
Bulk Unmask
You can unmask multiple fields at once from the container's field listing.
- Navigate to the container's field listing.
- Click the Masked tab to view masked fields.
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Select the fields you want to unmask by clicking the checkbox on each field row.
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Click the Unmask action in the selection toolbar that appears at the top.
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Click the Unmask button to confirm the bulk unmasking in the dialog.
