Plan Availability | All plan types |
Permissions | Solution Creators – Can add, configure, and manage Button Row Widgets in dashboards they have access to. |
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Overview
The Button Row Widget lets you add interactive buttons to your dashboard. These buttons give users quick access to key actions—like linking to a view, form, workflow, or external site—without leaving the dashboard.
Each button can be styled and configured individually, so you have full control over how it looks and what it does.
Why Use the Button Row Widget?
Quick access to frequently used links or workflows
Makes dashboards more interactive and useful
Saves time by centralizing key actions
How to Add the Button Row Widget
Open Your Dashboard and switch on the Edit toggle.
Click Add Widget in the dashboard toolbar.
Select Button Row from the "Add New Widget" sidebar.
The widget will load with three default buttons linked to SmartSuite pages.
Begin customizing!
Configuring the Widget
Title and Description
Title: Add a clear, meaningful title for the widget.
Description: Briefly explain what the buttons do or why they’re there.
Setting Up Buttons
Each button can be customized with the following options:
Button Settings
Label: Text displayed on the button
Tooltip: Optional extra info that appears when hovering (up to 200 characters)
Icon: Choose an icon that visually represents the button's purpose
Color: Pick a color to match your dashboard style or signify action type
Action Settings
Each button can perform one of two actions:
1. Open a URL
Enter the desired link
Choose how the link opens:
New Tab
Same Tab
2. Run a Script
Choose how the script will be triggered:
In a new tab
In a modal
On click
Optional: Ask for Confirmation
Enable a popup that asks users to confirm before proceeding
Customize:
Popup Title
Message
Button Label
Style Options
Control how the buttons appear in the widget:
Layout | Description |
Auto | Buttons adjust to content and wrap to new lines if needed |
Balanced | All buttons are the same width and stay on one line |
Note: When Auto is selected, you have the option to select alignment to be Left, Middle or Right.
Practical Scenarios and Use Cases
Departmental Navigation
Scenario: The HR team needs quick access to employee forms, performance dashboards, and feedback surveys.
Solution: Add a Button Row Widget with links to each resource for faster navigation and better organization.
Workflow Shortcuts
Scenario: Operations needs to run scripts to generate weekly reports and trigger scheduled automations.
Solution: Use the Button Row Widget to add script-triggering buttons that reduce manual steps and save time.
External Resource Access
Scenario: Sales needs fast access to CRM dashboards, lead forms, and external pricing documents.
Solution: Add external links via the Button Row Widget so the team can jump directly to resources without switching tabs manually.