Salesforce Winter '27 preview organizations are now live, providing an opportunity to explore new platform features before their general availability. Registration for these preview orgs opens on August 13th. Accessing these orgs allows for early testing and familiarization with enhancements, which is crucial for development and administration.
Key Winter '27 Features for Developers and Admins
1. Collapsible Sidebar in Setup Menu
The Setup menu now features a collapsible sidebar, offering more screen real estate and improved navigation within Setup, including the Object Manager.
2. Separate Setting for Customizable Salesforce Mobile Home Page
A new toggle in the Salesforce Mobile App settings allows for more granular control over the mobile home page customization, catering to specific business needs.
3. New Test Mode for Flow Builder
Winter '27 introduces a powerful new testing suite for Flow Builder, accessible via Process Automation Settings. This feature significantly enhances the management and validation of Flow tests.
4. Tags for Flow in Automation App
Flows can now be tagged to improve organization and manage technical debt, a critical feature given the increasing complexity of Salesforce automation.
5. Screen Flows in Mass List View Actions
Screen Flows can now accept multiple record IDs, including nested collections, via a Text Collection named 'ids' (lowercase). This applies to List Views and Related Lists, demonstrating continued investment in Flow Builder's collection handling capabilities.
6. Customizable Flow Builder Experience
Flow Builder offers new customization options, including the ability to hide/show API names and collapse/display labels and descriptions, accessible via a new icon in the top-right corner.
7. SLDS 2 Support in Flow Builder
Flow Builder has undergone a significant visual overhaul with the integration of SLDS 2, aligning its user interface with the modern Salesforce Lightning Design System.
8. New Split Logic Elements in Flow Builder
Winter '27 introduces 'Split by Date' and 'Split by Field Value' elements, providing new methods for branching logic within Flows, potentially altering common automation patterns.
9. Default Colors in Style Tab for Flow Builder
The Style tab in Flow Builder now features default colors, likely an enhancement tied to the SLDS 2 update. While direct formula or variable input for color values isn't yet supported, this marks a visual improvement.
10. Filter for Unused Elements in Flow Builder
A new filter in Flow Builder helps identify and manage unused elements and elements lacking descriptions, aiding in technical debt reduction and flow maintenance.
Bonus: Preview Style Removed from Screen Flow
The ability to preview a screen in a specific style has been removed from the Screen Flow canvas in Winter '27. This functionality is anticipated to return, possibly as part of ongoing SLDS 2 integration.
Key Takeaways
- Salesforce Winter '27 preview orgs are now available for early access testing.
- Key enhancements focus on Flow Builder, including a new test mode, tagging for organization, SLDS 2 support, and new logic split elements.
- The Setup menu and Salesforce Mobile App offer improved customization options.
- Early access to preview orgs allows developers and admins to strategize and prepare for the official release.
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