Upon deleting a custom field, how should you proceed with the user story to remove it from Git?

When a custom field is deleted, it's important to ensure that this change is accurately reflected in version control. Adding the API name of the deleted field to the Commit Changes page is the appropriate action to take in this scenario. This step guarantees that the deletion is captured in the Git repository, allowing teams to maintain a clear and accurate record of changes to the metadata.

This process helps avoid conflicts or confusion in the future regarding the custom field’s existence, ensuring that the repository accurately represents the current state of the Salesforce org. It also aids in keeping track of changes over time, which is essential for any development and deployment process.

On the other hand, the other options do not directly address the immediate need to document the deletion of the custom field. Utilizing the Duplicate check feature does not pertain to the removal of metadata from Git. Changing the project settings to match the sandbox involves broader configurations that wouldn’t specifically document the deletion of a field. Similarly, re-indexing the metadata grid is a maintenance task that would not result in the necessary changes being recorded in version control concerning the deleted custom field.