# Button Column

A button column is an interactive column that can be added to your table and configured to open a URL or execute an [automation](https://docs.powertable.com/explore-powertable/automation).

1. To add a new column, go to **Setup > Columns.**

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2. Click **Add Visual Column > Add Button Column.**&#x20;

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Alternatively, you can insert a new column from the 'Home' tab, as shown below:

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3. Enter the details about the column:

* **Column Name:** Enter a name for the column.
* **Label:** The default label is 'Click Here'. If necessary, you can edit the label for the displayed link.
* **Action:** Choose the action you want PowerTable to perform when you click the link. You can choose to open a URL or execute an automation, as required.

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4. **URL:** If you choose to open a URL, enter the URL details in the section below. Choose **Static** to enter a static URL, or **Formula** to enter a formula to generate a dynamic URL based on data.

#### Static URL - example

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#### Formula - example

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5. Click **Save.** The button column is added as shown below:

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