Where this is available
This feature works on these view-based widgets:
Grid View
Gantt View
Card View
Timeline View
Calendar View
Not supported on: Chart Widget
What this feature does
Add up to 10 buttons per widget
Use the same setup as the Button Row Widget
Choose any supported button action
Remove all buttons if not needed
Button Capabilities
Buttons support the same actions as the Button Row Widget. Common actions include:
Action | Description |
Open URL | Redirects the member to a specific URL. |
Create a Record | Opens a Record Page so the member can create a new record. |
Open a Form | Opens a selected form in SmartSuite. |
Run a Script | Runs a configured script. |
Note: Available actions may vary slightly depending on your plan and configuration.
How buttons display
First 2 buttons → shown as Icon + Label
Remaining buttons → grouped under … (overflow menu)
No buttons configured → nothing is shown
How to add buttons
Open your dashboard
Select a widget
Open settings
Go to Buttons
Click Add Button (up to 10)
Configure:
Label
Icon
Color
Action
(Optional) Default values
Order buttons (top 2 are visible)
Save
Key terms
Widget: A dashboard component that shows data or actions
View-based widget: A widget connected to a table view (Grid, Gantt, etc.)
Button action: What happens when a button is clicked
Overflow menu: The … menu for extra buttons
Key takeaways
Up to 10 buttons per widget
First 2 are always visible
Fully customizable (no more hardcoded button)
Some existing widgets get a migrated Create Record button