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# Configure action functions

# Configure action functions in a record section {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Add action functions, like buttons to the footer area of record sections to enable
users to trigger functions within a record section and quickly perform repetitive processes.
This capability can be added to launcher screens and section screens within a record
section.

## Before you begin

To configure record section functions within a sections screen, at least one
pre-configured record section must be created. For more information, see [Configure a record UI section](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/cIBk3SK7DJDqiugpmsjekQ "Use the record UI section type to display records from a selected list as cards with important information. These cards enable users to access your record screens. Select how you want to represent this option visually.").

Role required: admin
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| Vertical buttons within a launcher screen of a record section | Vertical button within a section screen view of a record section |
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## Procedure

1. Navigate to All.
2. In the filter navigator, enter  <kbd class="ph userinput">sys_sg_section_card_instance.list</kbd> to open a list of section card instances.  
   This table associates the card instance to the record section.
3. Select a displayed section card instance.
4. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
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   | Name | Name of the section card instance. |
   | Section | Record section associated with the card instance. |
   | Card | Card instance that hosts the action functions. These cards can contain one or more elements. For example, buttons, text block, and icons. Supported action functions include navigation functions, URL links, phone calling ability, open email, open chat, and uploaded attachment. |
   | Application | Pre-populated field that displays the application scope. |
   | Location | The area of the card instance within the record section. |
   | Hide if empty | Option to hide the footer area in the record section when there are no records to display. |
   [Table 1. Section card instance form]

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   | Function displayed when 'Hide if empty' field is cleared | Function not displayed when 'Hide if empty' field is checked |
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5. Select Submit.