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Enhanced Word Counting and Increased Length Limits for Continuous Performance Management fields
General Availability Info Only Automatically On Impact: Low AI Enriched
Description

The word count of Continuous Performance Management fields is now based on characters, instead of bytes. For some fields, their length limits are extended.See More

Detailed Description

The changes apply to these fields: Feature Field Latest Maximum Length Continuous Performance Channel invitation note 4000 characters Activity name 4000 characters Activity comment (in Updates section of an activity details page) 4000 characters Achievement name 4000 characters Meeting discussion topic name 4000 characters Meeting note 2000 characters Continuous Feedback Feedback topic 500 characters Feedback question 250 characters Feedback answer 4000 characters These enhancements provide a consistent word count experience for users of all languages and give them more space to express ideas. Performance Management fields The word count of Continuous Performance Management fields is now based on characters, instead of bytes. For some fields, their length limits are extended.

Impact Assessment

This feature has limited impact but should be reviewed to confirm alignment with business processes in Continuous Performance Management implementations. The changes apply to these fields: Feature Field Latest Maximum Length Continuous Performance Channel invitation note 4000 characters Activity name 4000 characters Activity comment (in Updates section of an activity details page) 4000 characters Achievement name 4000 characters Meeting discussion topic name 4000 characters Meeting note 2000 characters Continuous Feedback Feedback topic 500 characters Feedback question 250 characters Feedback answer 4000 characters These enhancements provide a consistent word count experience for users of all languages and give them more space to express ideas. Performance Management fields The word count of Continuous Performance Management fields is now based on characters, instead of bytes. Implementation teams should verify that existing configurations remain valid and test core business scenarios after the upgrade to confirm correct behavior.

Test Recommendations
• Verify the feature is enabled and accessible from the expected navigation path or configuration area in a test environment. • Test the end-to-end scenario with representative test data covering both happy paths and error conditions. • Validate correct behavior across all relevant user roles and permission configurations (admin, manager, employee). • Test edge cases: empty or missing values, boundary conditions, concurrent users, and large data sets. • Confirm that existing integrations, workflows, and downstream processes are not affected by the change.
Product: Performance & Goals
Modules: Continuous Performance Management
Feature: Continuous Feedback; Continuous Performance
Reference: SFSL-15395
Version: 2H 2025
Valid as Of: Nov 14, 2025
Latest Revision: Oct 03, 2025
Affected Areas:
Continuous Performance Management Performance & Goals