What can you NOT do with Inline editing?

Inline editing in NetSuite allows users to make quick edits to fields directly from a list or table view, facilitating easier data entry and updates. However, one limitation of this feature is that you cannot use inline editing to add new records. Inline editing is primarily designed for modifying existing records without the need to access a full record form.

When you want to add new records, you must use the standard methods provided in NetSuite, such as the 'New' button or designated forms for creating new records. This approach ensures that all necessary information is captured and all validations are enforced, which would not be possible solely through inline editing.

Updating existing records is fully within the capabilities of inline editing, allowing quick modifications to various fields in a record. Additionally, while you can delete records through other options in NetSuite, this action cannot be performed using inline editing either. Enabling the inline editing feature itself can be done universally, but this process is separate from the functionality it provides. Having clarity on these distinctions helps in effectively using the inline editing feature in your day-to-day operations within NetSuite.