How to test Visualforce pages edit page layout on accounts?
Here is a simple test that you can do: Create a new VF page using the following piece of code: Once you create this, go back to the Account Edit layout option under setup and try to edit the layout. You should be able to see the Visualforce pages option this time. Let me know if this works!
How to make a Visualforce page available to the community?
1 .From Setup, enter Visualforce Pages in the Quick Find box, then select Visualforce Pages. 2. Click Edit for the page you want to make available for your community.
Can you edit a VF page with accounts?
Unless you have a VF page that is using Accounts as a Standard Controller or is using a Custom/Extension controller where Accounts are being referenced, you will not be able to see this option on the Account layout edit screen. Here is a simple test that you can do: Create a new VF page using the following piece of code:
Why are VF pages used as standard controller?
The reason behind this is because you may already have a VF page build that is using Contacts as a Standard Controller. If you goto Setup–>AppSetup–>Develop–>Pages you will be able to see all the VF pages that are available for your SFDC org. You can check them and I believe you will fine one or more where Standard Controller is Contact.
How to edit account pages in edit page layout on accounts?
So, when you edit the Account Page layout under Setup, you ARE NOT able to see the option for selecting a Visualforce Page, whereas when you edit the Contact Page layout under Setup, you ARE able to see the option for selecting a Visualforce Page, correct?
How to embed a Visualforce page in standard record detail page?
You’ll notice your page appears here (because it uses the Accounts standard controller). Select accountDisplay, and drag it to the Account Information panel. Click Save. To see this in action, select the Accounts tab and then choose an account. You’ll notice the standard display of data, with your Visualforce page embedded within it!