This article explains how the Hyperlink field works in the Sintel Apps Designer and how to configure its properties.

What Is a Hyperlink Field?

The Hyperlink field allows users to enter a web address (URL) along with an optional description. When added to a form, it creates a corresponding Hyperlink column in the underlying SharePoint list.

A Hyperlink field stores:

• A URL (web address)
• An optional display description

It is commonly used for:

• Supporting documentation links
• External website references
• SharePoint document links
• Project or system URLs
• Evidence links

This field is ideal when users need to reference content stored elsewhere.

How It Appears on the Form

The field contains two inputs:

URL – The web address
Description – The text displayed to users (optional)

If no description is entered, the URL itself may be displayed.

From the hyperlink field on a saved form a user can click on the clipboard icon to copy the URL  or  they can click the Open In New Window Icon to open the link instantly

Properties

When selecting the Hyperlink field in the Layout tab, the following properties are available:

Title – The label displayed on the form.

Type – Set to Hyperlink.

Required – If enabled, a value must be entered before saving or submitting.

Placeholder – Text shown in the URL field before a value is entered (e.g. “Enter URL”).

Description Placeholder – Text shown in the description field before a value is entered (e.g. “Enter description”).

Behaviour Settings – The State setting controls how the field behaves.

Available options:

• Inherit from section – Follows the section’s behaviour
• Mandatory – Always required
• Optional – Not required
• Read-only – Cannot be edited by users

State can also be modified dynamically using Logic rules.

Label Settings – You can configure: Label text, Label position or Tooltip

Tooltips are helpful if users need guidance on what type of link should be entered (e.g. “Paste full SharePoint document URL”).

Using Hyperlink Fields in Forms

Hyperlink fields are commonly used to:

• Provide reference material
• Link to related systems
• Store supporting evidence
• Direct users to external resources

Example:

A pieece of Logic could be:
If “Supporting Documentation Required = Yes”, require a hyperlink to the relevant document.

Best Practices

• Ensure users enter full URLs (including https://). Placeholder text can help guide people in this endeavour
• Avoid using hyperlink fields for file uploads (use Attachments instead).
• Combine with Logic when links are conditionally required.
• Note that Hyperlink fields store both a URL and display text and they rely on users entering valid web addresses.
• They are ideal for referencing external content rather than storing files.

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