How to Generate a Quote in Salesforce

In this blog, we will show simple steps for Salesforce quote creation


Step 1: Log in to Salesforce.


Step 2: Open Docs Made Easy from the App launcher.


Step 3: Click on Document setup. Then click Launch wizard.



Step 4: Enter Button Name, select Salesforce object.

Click on the Create button.




Step 5: Then, click on Next.



Step 6: Click on Create New Document Template.




Step 7: Open Merge Field Helper.



Step 8: From the Insert field list, click on Quote ID.

The system will auto-generate the merge field syntax: {{Quote.Quote_Id_c}}

Click Copy to Clipboard.



Step 9: Here, select Account ID (Quote→ Account relationship).

Choose Account Name.

The merge field syntax will automatically appear; click Copy to Clipboard.



Step 10: Click on the Insert Related List.

From the Available Related List, select Quote LineItems.

Under Child Object Fields, choose the required fields such as:

  • Name
  • Quantity
  • UnitPrice
  • TotalPrice 

The system automatically generates the table merge syntax.



Step 11: Copy the generated table merge syntax.


Step 12:  Paste all the Syntax into the Template editor.



Step 13: Reopen the Upload Template window, enter the Template Name, upload the Template file, and click Save.



Step 14:  Click on Next. 



Step 15: Click on Next again.   




Step 16: Click on Go to Page Layout.





Step 17: From Mobile & Lightning Actions, drag and drop the Generate Quote button in Salesforce Mobile and Lightning Experience Actions.


Step 18: Click on Quick Save.



Step 19: Go to Quote Record and click on the button (Generate Quote).



Step 20:  Click on Download Template.



Step 21:  Open the generated document.



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