Update link

The Update link field adds a button that opens or copies a link to a pre-filled update form, so anyone can edit that one record.

In short

  • What you can do: generate a shareable link to the update form of any record in the table; choose between copying the link to the clipboard or opening the form directly in a new browser tab; point the link to an app page, the table's default form, or a public form.
  • Keep in mind: The link points to the update form of the specific record.

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


Update link screenshot

Capabilities

  • Generate a shareable link to the update form of any record in the table
  • Choose between copying the link to the clipboard or opening the form directly in a new browser tab
  • Point the link to an app page, the table's default form, or a public form
  • Customize the button with a label, icon, color, and optional tooltip

Use Cases and Examples

  • Sales teams can copy a record's update link and send it to a client so they can fill in or review their own information without needing full access to the table.
  • Operations teams can place an "Open form" button in the table view so collaborators can jump directly into editing a specific record from a list, without navigating through the app manually.
  • Support teams can share the update link with a customer to let them update their ticket details or confirm information through a public form.
  • Admins can create two separate Update Link fields for the same record, one set to copy the link and one to open it, to cover both sharing and quick-access workflows.

Field Type

Name: The internal name of the field.

Form type: Choose the type of form the link will point to:

  • App page: The form is located inside an app. When selected, a Select app field appears so you can choose which app contains the form.
  • Table form: Uses the table's default form. No additional app selection is needed.
  • Public link: Uses a public form you created
Update link: Public link

























Select app (optional): Choose the app where the update form is located.

Copy or open link: Define what happens when the button is clicked:

  • Copy link: Copies the record's update link to the clipboard.
  • Open link: Opens the update form in a new browser tab.
Update link: Open link










Button label: The text displayed on the button.

Select an icon: Choose an icon or emoji to display alongside the button label.

Select a button color: Pick a color for the button using the Grid (preset swatches) or Spectrum (full color picker) view.

Tooltip (optional): Enable a tooltip that appears when hovering over the button.

Update link: Tooltip
Update link: Tooltip

Keep in mind

  • The link points to the update form of the specific record. It does not create a new record.
  • Copying or opening the link does not send it automatically to anyone; you still need to share it manually.
  • Changing the "Copy or open link" setting changes the button behavior for all records in that field, not per record.

FAQ

1-Can I customize the link destination to a specific field view or section of the form?

No, the link opens the full update form for the record as configured in the selected app.

2-Will the link work for users who don't have access to the app?

Only if you select public link under form configuration

3-Can I use both "Copy link" and "Open link" in the same field?

No, each Update link field has a single behavior. You can create two separate Update link fields if you need both behaviors.