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  • PRANAV

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    October 5, 2016 at 6:43 am

    Hi Tanu,

    Basically both are completely different.

    Formula field are used when there has to be a Formulated value also to be displayed in another field etc.

    Formulas are run only when the record is loaded.

    Whereas Workflow used when based on a certain criteria we have to update a field automatically.

    Workflows are used based on Save / Edit of a record.

    Hope this helps you.

    Thanks

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