How to Add Utility Bar in Salesforce

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The utility bar in Salesforce is a handy feature available for Lightning apps that provides quick access to various functionalities. Here's how to add a utility bar to your chosen Lightning app:

1. Go to Setup in the Salesforce navigation bar.
2. In the Quick Find box, type "App Manager" and click on it.
3. From the list of apps, locate the Lightning app where you want to add the utility bar. And Click on the options button.
4. Click on Edit to open a new window.
5. Select Utility Items in the left pane. Here you'll see a list of available utility bar items and the currently assigned items for your app (if any).
6. Click on Add Utility Item. You'll see a list of available components you can add to the utility bar.
7. Choose the desired item by clicking on it. Some common options include:some text
   • List Views: This lets users access specific pre-defined list views.
   • Chatter Feed: Provides access to the Salesforce Chatter feed for social collaboration.
   • History: Shows a record's history of actions and field changes.
   • Custom Visualforce Pages: You can integrate custom functionality built with Visualforce pages.
   • Einstein Next Best Actions: Leverages AI to suggest relevant actions for users based on context.
8. After selecting the item, click Save.

Additional Considerations:

• The utility bar is currently only available for desktop views, not on mobile devices.
• Some utility bar items like History have limitations on which apps they can be used with. Refer to Salesforce documentation for specific details on each item.