Shortcuts is a useful tool when you want to link internal content or an external link to your group page. If enabled, shortcuts are displayed on the navigation bar of a group.
This article will explain how to use the shortcuts tool on Clinked.
- How to enable the shortcuts
- How to create a shortcut
- How to edit a shortcut
- How to view the shortcuts
How to enable the shortcuts
To enable the shortcuts please follow the steps below:
- Click the cog icon on the right side of the group navigation bar to go to group settings
- Select “tools” from the group settings menu on the left
- Locate the “shortcuts” tool from the list
- Switch on the corresponding button to enable the shortcuts tool
Please remember that this setting will only be available to group administrators.
How to configure the shortcuts tool
You can also choose between two options to display shortcuts between two options. To configure the shortcuts tool, simply click the cog icon next to the shortcut tool on group settings (as explained above).
Then a popup window will be displayed with two options to choose from: drop-down list and individually displayed icons. Choose one and remember to click apply.
To create a new shortcut, follow the steps below;
- Click the shortcuts button on the group navigation bar
- Click the “new shortcut” button
- Navigate between the tabs to choose content already available in the group
- Select an item
- Click “Insert” button when you’re ready
And your shortcut will be displayed on the navigation bar.
Alternatively, you can choose to create a new note as a shortcut. In that case, select the New Note tab and type in the name for it. Click “Insert” when you’re ready and your shortcut will be activated.
Or if you wish so, you can link any page to your group shortcuts. To add a link as a shortcut, choose the URL tab, type in the shortcut name, and paste the link to its corresponding box. When you’re finished, remember to click the “Insert” button for your shortcut to be activated.
Please remember that only the group administrators and the superadmins can create a shortcut.
How to edit a shortcut
Click the “Shortcuts” button on the navigation bar of a group to have a list of all shortcuts.
In order to;
- Display an icon for a shortcut: click the icon button and upload an icon
- Edit a shortcut: click the pencil icon
- Delete a shortcut; click the trash can icon
How to view the shortcuts
If the shortcuts tool is switched on by a group administrator or a superadmin, shortcuts are always available on the group navigation bar.
Hover over the shortcuts button to have a dropdown list or simply look for the shortcut icons on the navigation bar.
