1.05-05 Format the Display Name property as a list if possible
Format the Display Name property for Numbered lists as List Formatted, not text. This is more efficient, saves a line item, minimizes text fields and simplifies mappings. However, it not recommended to create a separate list purely for this purpose; use an existing list if possible
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Rule 1.05-05 Format the Display Name property as a list, if possible. Format the Display Name property for Numbered lists as List Formatted, not text. This is more efficient, saves a line item, minimizes text fields and simplifies mappings
Here is how it was done in Pre Planual Era.
What is wrong with this method? It’s a text format. We should try and avoid text as much as possible. Also another line item has to be created to change the text formatted line item to make it list formatted, if need arises.
Here is how it should be done in Planual Way:
Note: It is NOT recommended to create a separate list purely for this purpose; use an existing list if possible
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