Variable type URL - how to render as a clickable link

[Baggies]

I have a requirement for a URL type variable to render as a clickable link when displayed in the Variable Editor on the Item or Catalog Task form. Can this be done? I see there is a Variable Type of URL. My assumption is that when the User enters as URL in this variable (eg , https://community.servicenow.com/   ) it will show as   a link in the variable editor.

I have searched the forums, and can only find suggestions for adding macros, or creating UI pages. I am sure it must be simpler than that, or there wouldn't be a URL type.

Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[Michael Fry1]

I don't think it will be clickable, but if you could push it into a URL field on the form (maybe part of your workflow), that should be clickable.

[Baggies]

Thanks for the reply Michael, I am still not sure why there is a URL type variable if it doesn't do anything. I'll pester the SNC guys at the next local SNUG

[Harsh Vardhan]

Hi Mark,

Please check the blog below.

URL type variable on catalog form

[wiltonr]

Hi Mark,

Have you gotten anywhere with this?   We are looking for the same thing.   If there is a URL variable on the catalog item, we would like it be clickable from the RITM/Task as well but haven't found a way to do this.

Thanks,

Rhonda WIlton