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# URL

Stores a single URL of the form <http://www.somewebsite.com>. If these fields are displayed in views, users may click on the URL to open the named website.

Additional options for URL fields:

* Required: Enable checkbox if field cannot be left empty.&#x20;
* Type: Select Embedded Link if you want users to view the named website in the main WorkSmart.net window or select External Link if you want the named website to be launched in an external browser window.&#x20;
* Default: Specify if you want a specific URL to be displayed by default.