Email Link In Dashboard
Hi! It's been requested that I provide some contact info on a dashboard including an email link. For some reason, I cannot figure out how to make the text in the email address link to open/create a new email. Am I missing something? I've tried all kinds of widgets on the dashboard and even tried to find external ways to create an email link. Any suggestions?
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Hi @Cindi Meche
A possible work around is to set a picture of the email address to open a 'contact' form.
You could then either (or both):
- Have the user fill out the form with their request, which then (via automation) is emailed
- Include in the the form (with no other fields?) the hyperlink to the email address
An extra step or two for the user, but an extra level of security should the dashboard be published on the web.
Let us know how you go.
Hope this helps and that you have a great day,
Jason Albrecht MBA, MBus(AppFin), DipFinMgt
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Hi @Cindi Meche& @Jason Albrecht
I hope you're well and safe!
To add to Jason's excellent advice/answer.
Unfortunately, it's not possible now, but it's an excellent idea!
Here's a possible workaround or workarounds
- You can use a URL-shortener service like bit.ly or similar and have it link to something like mailto:youraddress@domain.com
Would that work/help?
I hope that helps!
Be safe, and have a fantastic weekend!
Best,
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@Andrée Starå I have personally submitted multiple enhancement requests for this very thing. I have seen many, many other people on the discussion board requesting this also, going back a few years. When exactly are these enhancement requests looked at and considered? After a certain number of people request it? This is a very basic functionality that would enhance so many dashboards!
I would think most companies would not be keen on using a URL-shortener service, at least mine is not.
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Thank you Andrée. I submitted a request as well, though I doubt it will do any good. Perhaps I will try a link to a contact form.
~Cindi
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Looks like the idea was submitted. Upvote under this tread. https://community.smartsheet.com/discussion/105967/email-links-in-dashboard-mailto
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Mailto links are now supported in Rich text widgets on dashboards. Please see this product announcement for more details.
