Adding Record Action Buttons - Magic Merge Knowledge Base

Adding Record Action Buttons

Magic Merge includes pre-built Quick Actions that allow users to generate documents or send emails directly from Salesforce record pages. This guide shows you how to add these actions to your page layouts.

Available Quick Actions

Magic Merge provides two Quick Actions that can be added to record pages. Each action is available for specific objects based on the type of merge operation.

Magic Merge PDF

Generate PDF documents from the current record. Users can select a template and create a merged document with a single click.

Available On
Account Contact

Adding Quick Actions to Page Layouts

Quick Actions must be added to your page layouts before users can access them from record pages. Follow these steps to add Magic Merge actions.

Lightning Experience

1

Navigate to the Lightning App Builder

2

Open the record page for the object you want to modify (Account, Contact, or Opportunity)

3

Click the Highlights Panel component to select it, then click Add Action in the properties panel

4

Search for Magic Merge PDF or Magic Merge Email and add it to the action list

5

Drag the action to position it in your preferred order, then Save and Activate the page

Classic Page Layouts

1

Navigate to the Object Manager

2

Click Page Layouts and select the layout you want to edit

3

In the palette, click Mobile & Lightning Actions

4

Drag the Magic Merge PDF or Magic Merge Email action to the Salesforce Mobile and Lightning Experience Actions section

5

Click Save to apply your changes

Tip: If you don't see the Magic Merge actions in the palette, you may need to override the predefined actions first. Click the wrench icon in the Salesforce Mobile and Lightning Experience Actions section to customize which actions appear.

Quick Reference

Quick Action Available Objects Use Case
Magic Merge PDF Account, Contact Generate documents, contracts, reports
Magic Merge Email Contact, Opportunity Send personalized emails, follow-ups

Common Questions

Can I control which users see the Quick Actions?

Yes. Use page layout assignments to show different layouts to different user profiles. You can also create multiple Lightning record pages and assign them based on profile, app, or record type.

Why don't I see the Magic Merge actions in the palette?

Make sure you're editing a page layout for a supported object (Account, Contact, or Opportunity). Also verify that the Magic Merge package is installed and the actions are available in your org. You may need to override the default actions to customize the action bar.

Can I add these actions to custom objects?

The pre-built Quick Actions are currently available for Account, Contact, and Opportunity. For custom objects, you can run merges from the Magic Merge app using filters to select specific records.

How do users select which template to use?

When a user clicks the Quick Action, a dialog appears showing available templates for that object. They can select the template they want to use before generating the document or sending the email.

Need Help? If you need assistance adding Quick Actions to your page layouts or have questions about object support, contact our support team.