Link Button

In short

• What you can do: display a button that opens an external URL or a Jestor internal link; pull the URL dynamically from a Link or Formula field in the same table; set a custom label for the button text.
• How to start: Select a link or formula field.
• Keep in mind: The Link Button does not store a URL itself: it only reads the URL from another field.

For instructions on how to access field types or how to add one, see Field Types.

Capabilities

• Display a button that opens an external URL or a Jestor internal link
• Pull the URL dynamically from a Link or Formula field in the same table
• Set a custom label for the button text
• Add a tooltip that appears when the user hovers over the button

Use Cases and Examples

• Sales teams can add a Link Button pointing to a CRM record or proposal URL stored in each lead's row, letting reps open the right page in one click.
• Operations teams can use a Formula field to build dynamic URLs, such as a tracking link or an external dashboard filtered by record ID, and surface it as a button.
• Support teams can link directly to a ticket in an external tool (like Zendesk or Jira) from the corresponding record in Jestor.
• Any team managing documents can add a button that opens the relevant Google Doc, Notion page, or file link stored in a Link field for that record.

How to set it up

Step 1: Name the field
Enter a name for the field. This name appears as the column header in the table.

Step 2: Select a link or formula field
Choose which field in the table contains the URL the button should open. This must be a Link or Formula field that outputs a valid URL.

Step 3 (optional): Set a button label
Enter the text that will appear on the button. If left empty, only the icon is shown.

Step 4 (optional): Select an icon
Choose an icon or emoji to display on the button. Switch between the Icons and Emoji tabs to browse options.

Step 5 (optional): Select a button color
Pick a color from the grid or use the Spectrum tab for a custom color.

Step 6 (optional): Enable tooltip
Toggle Tooltip on to show a brief description when the user hovers over the button

Step 7: Save

Click Save to create the button

Keep in mind

• The Link Button does not store a URL itself: it only reads the URL from another field. You must have a Link or Formula field in the table for the button to work.
• The button does not track clicks or log any interaction history.
• The button color and label are the same for every record in the table. They are not dynamic per row.

FAQ

1- Can the button open different URLs for each record?

Yes. Since the URL is pulled from a Link or Formula field, each record can have a different URL in that field, so the button will open a different destination per row.

2- What happens if the linked field is empty for a record?

The button will still appear, but clicking it will not navigate anywhere since there is no URL to open.

3- Can I have more than one Link Button in the same table?

Yes. You can add multiple Link Button fields, each pointing to a different Link or Formula field.