---
title: Configure an empty state for an embedded list in a record screen
description: Configure an empty state to display on empty record screens to provide information to further direct users. The display of an empty state for an embedded list in a record screen takes priority over an empty state defined for a list screen.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/mobile/empty-state-form-applet-embedded-list.html
release: australia
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Embedded lists, Record screen, Mobile screen types, Mobile screens, Mobile app components, Building mobile apps, Mobile Platform]
---

# Configure an empty state for an embedded list in a record screen

Configure an empty state to display on empty record screens to provide information to further direct users. The display of an empty state for an embedded list in a record screen takes priority over an empty state defined for a list screen.

## Before you begin

You should already have an empty state configured for record screens that do not contain any data. For more information, see [Configure an empty state](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/mobile/empty-state-default.md).

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1.  In the web-based UI, enter `sys_sg_item_stream_segment.list` in the filter navigator.

2.  Select a list stream screen segment to display the empty state.

3.  In the **Empty State** field, select an empty state to associate with the list stream screen segment.

4.  Right-click in the header and select **Save**.