Can you attach a URL to a form instead of a document?

Colleen Beyer

I have a form where an attachment is required but we'd like that attachment to be a URL instead of a document; is this possible?

Andrée Starå

Hi @Colleen Beyer

I hope you're well and safe!

Unfortunately, it's not possible now, but it's an excellent idea!

Please submit an Enhancement Request when you have a moment.

Here's a possible workaround or workarounds

• Add a specific column for the URL and use it in the form.

Would that work/help?

I hope that helps!

Be safe and have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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Sameer Karkhanis

@Colleen Beyer As a workaround, may be you can just define a text field/column in your sheet called "Reference URL" or "Document Link" and display that in the form and have the user paste the URL. Based on access permission the sheet owner/shared users can access the link then. (Note: Any link mentioned in the text column is automatically hyperlinked so that should do the trick)

Andrée Starå

Hi @Colleen Beyer

I hope you're well and safe!

Unfortunately, it's not possible now, but it's an excellent idea!

Please submit an Enhancement Request when you have a moment.

Here's a possible workaround or workarounds

• Add a specific column for the URL and use it in the form.

Would that work/help?

I hope that helps!

Be safe and have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

✅Did my post(s) help or answer your question or solve your problem? Please support the Community by marking it Insightful/Vote Up or/and as the accepted answer. It will make it easier for others to find a solution or help to answer!

Sameer Karkhanis

@Colleen Beyer As a workaround, may be you can just define a text field/column in your sheet called "Reference URL" or "Document Link" and display that in the form and have the user paste the URL. Based on access permission the sheet owner/shared users can access the link then. (Note: Any link mentioned in the text column is automatically hyperlinked so that should do the trick)