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ServiceNow Docs: Make a field dependent
Documents dependent choice and reference fields where one field limits available values based on another field on the same table, including category-to-subcategory behavior, same-table dependency constraints, and many-to-many caveats.
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| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dependent fields | Choose dependent fields when one answer controls another field's valid choices, requirement, editability, helper text, or validation. | Users encounter the controlling field before the dependent field in reading and tab order. | ServiceNow supports dependent choice and reference fields where the selected controlling value determines available dependent options. |
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