The Actions widget (previously called Link widget) is used to present a number of actions to the user.
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These actions can manipulate the dashboard store or open links. In addition to the custom provided links, the widget also enables built-in functions, such as the Save Filter popup.
Different options provide for ways to change the style. For example to use icons or change the button modes.
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This page can now be found at Actions Widget on the Squirro Docs site.