What Are Jotform Tables Action Buttons?

Action Buttons in Jotform Tables allow you to set up entry-related tasks like sending emails, data, or files, and then perform those tasks with a single click.

To add an Action Button

1. In Jotform Tables, add or insert a new column.

For more information, see Adding a New Column​.

2. In the Add a New Column window, choose Buttons at the top, then select the Action Button task.

The supported tasks are as follows:

• Send Email — Send entry data to selected addresses.
• Send Data to Other Apps — Send entry data to a 3rd party app.
• Send Files — Sync your attachments to external services.
• Send PDF — Attach a PDF Submission Report to an email.
• Send Form — Email a form with pre-populated answers.
• Request Update — Ask users to update their submitted entries.
• Send Data via Webhook — Send entries to an external service via webhook.

How to Trigger the Action Buttons

Once set, you can trigger an action button by simply clicking on it.

To retrigger an action button, click on the down angle icon next to its log and select the action.

How to Trigger an Action Button for Multiple Entries

1. Select the entries in Tables using the checkboxes on the left side.
2. Click on the vertical ellipsis icon in the upper-right corner.
3. Choose Buttons from the menu.
4. Select the Action Button task.

You can retrigger an Action Button for multiple entries the same way.