Debug Ribbon Buttons in Microsoft Dynamics 365 with &ribbondebug=true

Publish Date: 1/21/2025

Ribbon buttons in Microsoft Dynamics 365 are a powerful way to streamline user actions and improve productivity. However, debugging ribbon buttons can sometimes be challenging, especially when custom JavaScript or commands are involved. Fortunately, the &ribbondebug=true URL parameter provides a built-in debugging tool that simplifies the process.

What is &ribbondebug = true?

The &ribbondebug=true parameter enables a special debug mode in Dynamics 365 that exposes detailed information about the ribbon buttons, their commands, and related components. By appending this parameter to your Dynamics 365 URL, you can identify which command or JavaScript function is being executed when a ribbon button is clicked.

Benefits of Using &ribbondebug = true :-

1. Identify Ribbon Commands: View the exact command tied to a button.
2. Debug Custom Scripts: Check if custom JavaScript functions are being called correctly.
3. Troubleshoot Ribbon Customizations: Diagnose issues with custom ribbon configurations or enable rules.
4. No Third-Party Tools Required: Utilize the built-in Dynamics 365 functionality without additional installations.

Limitations of &ribbondebug=true

While &ribbondebug=true is a powerful tool, it has certain limitations:

• No Direct Web Resource Information: It does not directly show the associated web resource or JavaScript file.
• Manual Investigation Required: You need to trace the command in the Ribbon Workbench or customization files to identify associated scripts.
• Limited to Commands: It does not debug enable/display rules directly.

Follow these steps to enable and use &ribbondebug=true:

• Open the Dynamics 365 record where you want to debug ribbon buttons.

• In the browser’s address bar, add "&ribbondebug=true" to the end of the URL.

Example:

https://<your_instance>.crm.dynamics.com/main.aspx?appid=<AppID>&ribbondebug=true

• Click "Three Dots", select "Command Checker".

• Press "Control+F" , Find button then click on it.

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