Flow Updates

Flow data tables can now show the related record name instead of the raw record ID for lookup fields—and optionally link directly to that record with a single click.

A new Radio Button Group screen component displays selection options as large horizontal boxes instead of a dropdown, giving users a cleaner and more visible single-select experience.

Fault paths can now be collapsed on the Flow canvas, keeping complex flows readable—extending the same collapse functionality introduced for Decisions and Loops in Spring '26.

You can now set a maximum batch size for Schedule-Triggered Flows, giving you finer control over performance and reducing the risk of hitting Apex governor limits on high-volume runs.

The Automation App's Flow list views now show an error rate percentage per flow element, letting you identify which elements are failing most often without digging into debug logs.

Flow Builder's error and warning panel gets a visual overhaul in Summer '26—issues are now organized into distinct cards, making it easier to scan, prioritize, and navigate multiple problems at once.

Monitor flow performance with visual dashboards showing execution time, element usage, and failure rates. Identify bottlenecks and optimize flows.

Compare two versions of a flow side-by-side to see what changed. Easily review modifications before activating new versions.

See performance metrics directly on the flow canvas. Identify slow elements at a glance with visual indicators.

Describe a business process in natural language and Einstein generates a draft flow with correct elements, logic, and data operations. Now GA!

Use AI assistance directly within Flow Builder without admin configuration. Iterate on flows through conversation.

Automate Marketing Cloud Engagement emails directly from Flow Builder. No code required.

You can now style screen flow elements with custom colors, borders, and button states. Set background, text, border colors, and even change button hover effects to match your brand.

New Kanban Board component lets you display records as cards in columns representing workflow stages. Group cards, show totals, and display up to 5 fields per card.

New Message component displays info, success, warning, and error messages in screen flows. Message type determines color and icon automatically.

Preview files directly in screen flows without downloading. Just pass the ContentDocumentId and users can review documents inline.

Collapse Decision, Loop, Wait, and Path Experiment elements in Flow Builder. Your layout is saved locally so you can focus on key parts.

Navigate the flow canvas using mouse wheel, trackpad, arrow keys, or scroll bar. No more dragging or using extensions.

Debug inputs like record values and variables are now saved in your browser. Rerun tests faster without re-entering data each time.

Enable flow logging to capture execution metrics, completion time, status, and errors. Data is stored in Data Cloud for analysis.

See which automations use a specific flow. The new Usage tab shows all dependencies including screen actions and subflow references.

Build record-triggered flows on ContentDocument and ContentVersion objects. React to file uploads and updates for any object.

New URL format opens screen flows in Lightning Experience with better performance. Use /lightning/flow/FlowName and pass variables via query string.

Users can now sort columns and edit text fields directly in data tables. Plus, text and URL columns can be rendered as clickable hyperlinks.

Add a Request Approval component to record pages. Users can submit for approval, select first approver, and add comments without custom buttons.