The Link List web component

A group of links to trigger actions when clicked.

Demo

Settings

Link List includes the following configurable options when building apps in the IDE.

DataDisabledEvent handlersGroup layoutHiddenShow on desktopShow on mobileOptionsLabelAlignmentLabelsPositionWidthWidth (units)Allow wrappingMaintain space when hiddenMarginMin col widthAlways show in edit modeStylesHelper text

Properties

All properties for with supported data types or values. You can write JavaScript almost anywhere in Retool to manipulate or read property values.

captionByIndex

string

A list of captions for each item, by index.

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clickable

boolean

Whether there is an enabled Click event handler.

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data

any[]

The source data.

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disabled

boolean

Whether input, interaction, selection, or triggering is disabled.

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disabledByIndex

boolean[]

A list of boolean values for each item, by index, that reflect whether they are disabled.

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events

object[]

A list of configured event handlers that trigger actions or queries.

Properties

event

enum

The event type.

Values

change	A user changes the value.
click	A user clicks or taps the component.
submit	A user submits the value.
focus	A user selects the input field.
blur	A user deselects the input field.
scan	A user scans a barcode.
open	A user opens the component.
close	A user closes the component.
true	A user sets the value to true.
false	A user sets the value to false.
select	A user selects a value.
clear	A user clears the value.
upload	A user uploads a file.
parse	An uploaded file is parsed.
inputValueChange	A user changes the value of the input field.

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method

enum

The JavaScript method to perform when type is datasource, widget, state, or localStorage.

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type

enum

The type of action to perform.

Values

datasource	Control query.
widget	Control component.
script	Run script.
state	Set variable.
localStorage	Set localStorage.
util	Perform utility action (e.g., Open URL or Confetti).

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global

boolean

Whether the object is globally scoped for use in all app pages.

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groupLayout

enum

The layout of grouped items.

Values

multiColumn	Display items in multiple columns based on the number of items and size.
singleColumn	Always display items in a single column.
wrap	Wrap items.

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hidden

boolean

Whether the component is visible.

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hiddenByIndex

boolean[]

A list of items, by index, and whether they are hidden.

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iconByIndex

enum[]

A list of icons for each item, by index.

Values

You can select an icon or dynamically set one with a valid icon key.

Demo

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id

string

The unique identifier.

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isHiddenOnDesktop

boolean

Whether the component is visible in the desktop layout.

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isHiddenOnMobile

boolean

Whether the component is visible in the mobile layout.

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itemMode

enum

The configuration mode for option lists. Either dynamic for mapped options or static for manual options.

Values

dynamic	Options dynamically mapped from an array.
manual	Options manually configured in the IDE.

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label

string

The text label to display.

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labelAlign

enum

The horizontal alignment of the label.

Values

left	Left of the input field.
top	Above the input field.

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labelCaption

string[]

The label for the node.

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labelPosition

enum

The position of the label relative to the input field or value.

Values

top	Above the input field or value.
left	Left of the input field or value.

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labels

string

A list of labels for each item. Falls back to the corresponding value if no label is provided.

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labelWidth

number

The label width, in the unit specified in labelWidthUnit.

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labelWidthUnit

enum

The specified units for labelWidth, if labelPosition is left.

Values

%	Percent.
px	Pixels.
col	Columns.

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labelWrap

boolean

Whether the label can wrap to multiple lines.

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maintainSpaceWhenHidden

boolean

Whether the component takes up space on the canvas if hidden is true.

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margin

enum

The amount of margin to render outside.

Values

4px 8px	Normal margin.
0	No margin.

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minColumnWidth

number

The minimum width of a column when using a multi-column layout.

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pluginType

string

The plugin type.

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showInEditor

boolean

Whether to remain visible in the editor if hidden is true.

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showUnderline

enum

How to underline each item in A list.

Values

always	Underline items.
hover	Underline items when hovered over.
never	Never underline items.

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style

object

Custom style options in use. Not all style options may be available for all components.

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tooltipByIndex

string[]

A list of tooltips for each item, by index.

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tooltipText

string

The tooltip text to display.

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underlineStyle

enum

The style of the underline.

Values

solid	A single line.
dashed	A dashed line.
dotted	A dotted line.

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Methods

JavaScript API methods for interacting with . You can write JavaScript almost anywhere in Retool and use methods to manipulate data and property values.

scrollIntoView

Scrolls the canvas or parent container so that the selected component appears in the visible area.

component.scrollIntoView(scrollIntoViewOptions)

Parameters

scrollIntoViewOptions

object

The scroll options.

Properties

behavior

enum

The scroll behavior.

Values

auto	Scroll immediately to the specified position.
smooth	Scroll gradually to the specified position.

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block

enum

The scroll position relative to the component.

Values

nearest	Scrolls only the minimum amount required for the component to appear in the visible area. Scrolling does not occur if the component is already in view.
start	Scrolls to position the component at the top of the visible area.
center	Scrolls to position the component in the middle of the visible area.
end	Scrolls to position the component at the bottom of the visible area.

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setDisabled

Set the disabled value to toggle whether the input field is disabled. Defaults to true without a parameter.

component.setDisabled(disabled)

Parameters

disabled

boolean

Whether input, interaction, selection, or triggering is disabled.

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setHidden

Set the hidden value to toggle whether the component is visible. Defaults to true without a parameter.

component.setHidden(hidden)

Parameters

hidden

boolean

Whether the component is visible.

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Events

Events are triggered by user interactions, such as clicking a button or entering a value. Use event handlers to trigger queries or other actions in response to events.

click

The item is clicked or pressed.

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