Recent Records and Recent Items in Lightning Experience

There exist two Standard Component in Lightning Experience which are quite similar but there exist difference between them. They are:- Recent Records and Recent Items. See the FAQ below:-

Recent Records and Recent Items in Lightning

Where you can use Recent Records component in Lightning Experience?

You can only use it on Home page but not available for record and App page.

Can we use Recent Records in Utility Bar?

No, It is not available in utility bar as well.

Can Admin filters out the object record shown in Recent Records Component?

No, there is no way to filter the records shown in the component.

How many records are shown in the Recent Records component?

This component shows 5 records at a time in the component.

Does Recent Records component have view all link?

Yes, Component has the view all link at bottom.

How many records are shown when users click on view all Link in Recent Records component?

A new page opens when users click on view all link with 20 records in List view.

Where you can use Recent Items component in Lightning Experience?

Recent Items standard component can be used with Home, Record and App lightning pages.

Can we use Recent Items in Utility Bar?

Recent Items standard component can be used in Utility bar.

Can Admin filters out the object record shown in Recent Items Component?

Yes, Admins can filter the records based on object in Recent Items
Standard Component.

How many records are shown in the Recent Records component?

The default is three, but you can set it to show a maximum of 30.

Does Recent Records component have view all link?

No, It does not have.

Can we give a custom label to the Recent Items Component when placed on the Lightning Page?

Yes, You can replace recent items with a custom name.

How does Recent Items Standard Component Works?

The Recent Items component supports these objects, based on the specified properties:
– All custom objects
– All standard objects for which both of these conditions are true:
-A compact layout is defined for the object.
– The object is tracked in the most recently used objects list.

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