Salesforce never fails to amaze us with every seasonal release, and Winter ’26 is packed with exciting new Flow enhancements that make automation smoother, smarter, and more interactive. Whether you’re a Flow pro or just getting started, these updates will make building, debugging, and managing automation much easier.
Let’s dive into the highlights 👇
Modern Debugging Experience
Debugging Flows just got a major upgrade! Winter ’26 introduces a modern debugging experience for both Screen Flows and Record-Triggered Flows.
- For Screen Flows, you can step through interactions and see how data moves across each screen in real time.
- For Record-Triggered Flows, you’ll get more detailed insights into how records are evaluated and processed, making it easier to troubleshoot automation issues.
- The debugging interface is cleaner, more intuitive, and provides actionable insights right where you need them.
✅ This means less guesswork and faster issue resolution when testing Flows.
🎨 Theme Picker in Screen Flows
Ever wondered how your screen will look with a different theme applied? With the new Theme Picker, you can now preview your Flow screens with specific themes instantly. No more guesswork — what you see is what your users will experience!
💡 Tip: This is especially helpful when designing Flows for communities or branded experiences.
📊 Apex-Defined Variable Support in Data Tables
Big win for developers and admins alike — you can now display Apex-defined collections directly in Data Tables! 🎉
With the new Unique Identifier option, each record can be uniquely identified. This means custom Apex objects behave just like standard records inside Flow Data Tables.
✅ Perfect for scenarios where you want to show complex datasets without custom UI development.
📂 New Screen Element: Advanced CSV Uploader
No more external tools! You can now upload a CSV file directly in a Screen Flow and insert records. This is going to save hours of manual work and clicks.
💡 Use Case Example: Uploading bulk contact records or product price updates directly through a Flow screen.
🛠️ Resizable Toolbar in Flow Builder
Small but impactful — the Flow Builder toolbar is now resizable. Make it wider for easier navigation, especially when working on large and complex Flows.
🙌 A simple change, but a real productivity booster!
🧠 Decision Logic Method: Manual vs. AI
Flow Decisions just got smarter:
- Manual Set Conditions (Default): The classic way — define your logic explicitly.
- AI Determines Conditions (License Required): Let AI dynamically evaluate data and decide outcomes for you.
Imagine building Flows that adapt automatically without you pre-defining every condition.
🚨 Warning/Error Indicators on Canvas Elements
No more hunting for errors! Winter ’26 adds red alert icons on Flow Canvas elements whenever something’s wrong.
👉 This makes debugging way faster and ensures nothing slips through the cracks.
📋 Copy Elements Button
Copy-paste just got easier. The Select Elements button is now streamlined, making copying and pasting Flow elements smoother than ever.
👌 Great for reusing logic across different Flows.
📧 Send Email: New Recipient Manager
Sending emails via Flow is now more flexible. You can specify individual email addresses from different variables without bundling them into a collection first.
💡 A time-saver for Flows that send quick notifications!
🔍 Compare Two Flow Versions
Ever wished you could compare Flow versions side by side? Now you can! 🎉
The new Flow Comparison feature supports:
- Record-Triggered Flows
- Scheduled Flows
- Auto-Launched Flows
(Screen Flows aren’t supported yet, but we’re sure that’s coming soon 😉)
This will help teams collaborate better and reduce versioning confusion.
✨ Final Thoughts
Winter ’26 is clearly focused on making Flows more user-friendly and intelligent. From AI-powered decisions to CSV uploads and Flow comparison, Salesforce is making automation a first-class citizen in the platform.
👉 Which new Flow feature are you most excited about? Drop your thoughts below — let’s start a discussion! 💬
