Overview
The URL field type (url) provides a text input optimised for web addresses. It includes a clickable button that opens the entered URL in a new browser tab, making it easy for users to navigate to external websites, systems, or resources directly from a record.
Properties
| Property | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ID | Yes | The field identifier. |
| Type | Yes | Must be set to url |
| Name | Yes | The display label. |
| Width | No | The percentage width. |
| Required | No | When true, a URL must be provided. |
| Read Only | No | When true, the URL is displayed but cannot be edited. The open button remains active. |
| Placeholder | No | Hint text (e.g. "https://example.com"). |
| Help | No | Tooltip text. |
| Grid | No | When true, appears as a clickable link in list views. |
| Visibility | No | A condition controlling visibility. |
Use Cases
- External system links — URLs to records in other systems (e.g. Jira, Confluence, SharePoint)
- Website addresses — company websites, project sites, documentation portals
- Repository links — links to source code repositories
- Reference documents — links to external documents or resources
Best Practices
- Use a Placeholder to indicate the expected format (e.g. "https://...")
- Set width to 100% for long URLs, or 50% if the URL is typically short