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How to Change Action Captions in Dynamics 365 Business Central
Question details
The user wants to change the default captions for standard actions such as 'New', 'Edit', and 'Delete' on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central pages using AL code.
- Product
- Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Customizing the user interface and page action captions during AL extension development.
- Observed behavior
- The user needs the correct AL code method or developer resource to modify default system action buttons.
Before modifying AL code in Dynamics 365, ensure you have active developer access and that your Business Central environment is correctly set up for AL extension development.
Seek AL Development Support in the Dynamics 365 Community
Because customizing default action captions requires specific AL code knowledge within Dynamics 365 Business Central, the official developer community is the most effective place to resolve this query.
This type of UI customization involves Business Central in Dynamics 365, which is entirely separate from standard Microsoft 365 productivity apps. The official Dynamics 365 Business Central community is dedicated to AL development and page-action customizations.
Open your web browser and go to the official Dynamics 365 community website.
Navigate directly to the Business Central development discussion forum to find threads related to AL extension development and page-action customization.
Create a new topic detailing your requirement to change the 'New', 'Edit', and 'Delete' captions. Be sure to include any AL code snippets you have already attempted so the community can provide accurate guidance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change default action captions in standard Microsoft 365 apps like Excel or Word?
No, customizing deep system action captions like 'New' or 'Delete' via code is specific to developer environments like Dynamics 365 Business Central. Standard Office apps do not natively support this level of UI customization for core application buttons.
What is AL code in Business Central?
AL (Application Language) is the programming language used specifically for manipulating data and controlling the execution of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Developers use it to create extensions, customize page layouts, and modify actions.
Where can I find working examples of AL page-action customization?
The best resource for AL code examples is the official Dynamics 365 Business Central community forum, where experienced developers share customization scripts, code snippets, and troubleshooting tips.
