Hyperlink in Alert/ Automation

Hi,

I would like to add a hyperlink to a Smartsheet report in an alert. The idea is that I want to direct the alert recipients to go to this report to complete a task. Is there anyway to get a hyperlink into the body text of the email alert?

Otherwise I need to put the entire url into the body of the alert, and the recipient would need to cut and paste it into their web browser.

Thanks,

Eitan

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Andrée Starå

Hi Eitan,

You can add the link to the report in the alerts customized message section.

More info: https://help.smartsheet.com/articles/2479256-customize-the-content-of-your-alerts-and-requests

Would that work?

I hope that helps!

Have a fantastic day!

Best,

Andrée Starå

Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

eskaplan

Hi Andree, thanks for your reply.

Although I can't hyperlink simple text, adding the full url at least automatically generates a hyperlink, so that should be sufficient!

Andrée Starå

Excellent!

Happy to help!

Nadine Alexis

Hey @Andrée Starå,

I too would love to cleanly add a URL in my auto alert messages. For example:

Instead of writing:

"For course PDF, please go here http://www.superduperlonglinkwithapleathoraofcharaters.com/butwaitthere'smore-thisisthelinkthatneverendsitjustgoesonandonmyfriend"

I'd love to write:

"Please refer to the Course PDF" where "Course PDF" is a link.

My work around has been creating bit.ly links, but I'd love an elegant Smartsheet solution. Using {{Insert Reference}} has been wonderful! Please let us know, thanks!

All the best,

Nadine

Andrée Starå

Hi @Nadine Alexis

I hope you're well and safe!

Great idea! That would be a great addition to Smartsheet features.

Please submit an Enhancement Request when you have a moment.

I hope that helps!

Be safe and have a fantastic weekend!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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