Complete Widget Overview

15 minute readβ€’Last updated: January 2025

Widgets are the building blocks of your Huddle portal. With over 27 different widget types, you can create any layout and functionality your users need. This comprehensive guide covers every widget available in Huddle.

Pro Tip: You can combine widgets in creative ways. For example, place a Filter Widget above a Table Widget to create an interactive data explorer, or use Card Widgets inside Column Widgets for responsive feature grids.

Layout & Structure

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Row Widget

Creates horizontal sections to organize your page layout

Usage: Foundation for all page layouts

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Column Widget

Divides rows into vertical columns using a 12-column grid system

Usage: Create multi-column layouts

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Header Widget

Customizable page header with navigation and branding

Usage: Top navigation and branding

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Footer Widget

Page footer with links, copyright, and contact information

Usage: Bottom navigation and info

Content & Display

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Title Widget

Display headings and subheadings with customizable styling

Usage: Section headers and titles

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Text Widget

Rich text editor for paragraphs, lists, and formatted content

Usage: Body content and descriptions

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Image Widget

Display images with captions and responsive sizing

Usage: Visual content and graphics

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Video Widget

Embed videos from YouTube, Vimeo, or direct uploads

Usage: Video content and tutorials

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Button Widget

Call-to-action buttons with customizable styles and links

Usage: Actions and navigation

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Hero Widget

Large banner sections with background images and CTAs

Usage: Page headers and promotions

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Card Widget

Content cards with images, text, and actions

Usage: Feature highlights and grids

Data & Tables

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List Widget

Display Smartsheet data in a customizable list format

Usage: Data listings and records

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Table Widget

Show data in a sortable, filterable table with pagination

Usage: Detailed data views

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Detail Widget

Display individual record details from Smartsheet

Usage: Single record views

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Record Display Widget

Flexible layout for showing record information

Usage: Custom record layouts

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Related Items Widget

Show related records based on data relationships

Usage: Connected data display

Forms & Input

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Form Widget

Create forms that submit data to Smartsheet

Usage: Data collection and submission

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Search Bar Widget

Add search functionality to your portal

Usage: Content and data search

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Filter Widget

Dynamic filters for data widgets

Usage: Data filtering controls

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Date Range Filter

Filter data by date ranges

Usage: Time-based filtering

Interactive & Dynamic

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Map Widget

Display locations on an interactive map

Usage: Location-based data

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Activity Widget

Show recent activities and updates

Usage: Activity feeds and timelines

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Approvals Widget

Manage approval workflows and status

Usage: Approval processes

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Discussions Section

Add commenting and discussion threads

Usage: User engagement

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PDF Button Widget

Generate and download PDF reports

Usage: Report generation

Navigation & UX

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Breadcrumb Widget

Show navigation path and improve orientation

Usage: Navigation hierarchy

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Pagination Widget

Navigate through multi-page data sets

Usage: Data navigation

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Menu Widget

Create custom navigation menus

Usage: Portal navigation

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Login Required Widget

Protect content behind authentication

Usage: Access control

Widget Best Practices

Start with Structure

Always begin with Row and Column widgets to create a solid layout foundation.

Mobile-First Design

Test your widget layouts on mobile devices. Use responsive column settings.

Performance Matters

Limit data widgets per page. Use pagination for large datasets.

Consistent Styling

Use your theme settings to maintain visual consistency across all widgets.

Popular Widget Combinations

Data Explorer

1.Search Bar Widget
2.Filter Widget
3.Table Widget
4.Pagination Widget

Landing Page

1.Hero Widget
2.Card Widgets (3-column)
3.Text & Image Widgets
4.Button Widget (CTA)

Dashboard

1.Title Widget
2.Card Widgets (metrics)
3.List Widget (recent items)
4.Activity Widget

Form Page

1.Title & Text Widgets
2.Form Widget
3.Login Required Widget
4.Footer Widget