Class KeyValue

  • The KeyValue class is deprecated and should not be used in new scripts; use DecoratedText instead.

  • It provides methods to set actions like opening authorization flows, composing emails, or executing custom functions when clicked.

  • Deprecated methods previously allowed setting labels, buttons, icons, and switches for the KeyValue object, but are no longer recommended.

  • Actions can be set to trigger when the object is clicked, including opening links, authorization flows, and composing email drafts.

  • Developers should refer to the DecoratedText class for current functionality and best practices.
KeyValue

Deprecated. This class is deprecated and should not be used in new scripts.

This class is deprecated. Instead, use DecoratedText.

Methods

MethodReturn typeBrief description
setAuthorizationAction(action)KeyValueSets an authorization action that opens a URL to the authorization flow when the object is clicked.
setComposeAction(action, composedEmailType)KeyValueSets an action that composes a draft email when the object is clicked.
setOnClickAction(action)KeyValueSets an action that executes when the object is clicked.
setOnClickOpenLinkAction(action)KeyValueSets an action that opens a URL in a tab when the object is clicked.
setOpenLink(openLink)KeyValueSets a URL to be opened when the object is clicked.

Detailed documentation

setAuthorizationAction(action)

Sets an authorization action that opens a URL to the authorization flow when the object is clicked. This opens the URL in a new window. When the user finishes the authorization flow and returns to the application, the add-on reloads.

A UI object can only have one of setOpenLink(openLink), setOnClickAction(action), setOnClickOpenLinkAction(action), setAuthorizationAction(action), or setComposeAction(action, composedEmailType) set. 

// ...

const action = CardService.newAuthorizationAction().setAuthorizationUrl('url');
CardService.newTextButton().setText('Authorize').setAuthorizationAction(action);

Parameters

NameTypeDescription
actionAuthorizationActionThe object that specifies the authorization action to take when this element is clicked.

Return

KeyValue — This object, for chaining.

setComposeAction(action, composedEmailType)

Sets an action that composes a draft email when the object is clicked. A UI object can only have one of setOpenLink(openLink), setOnClickAction(action), setOnClickOpenLinkAction(action), setAuthorizationAction(action), or setComposeAction(action, composedEmailType) set.

The Action parameter must specify a callback function that returns a ComposeActionResponse object configured using ComposeActionResponseBuilder.setGmailDraft(draft). 

// ...

const action = CardService.newAction().setFunctionName('composeEmailCallback');
CardService.newTextButton()
    .setText('Compose Email')
    .setComposeAction(action, CardService.ComposedEmailType.REPLY_AS_DRAFT);

// ...

function composeEmailCallback(e) {
  const thread = GmailApp.getThreadById(e.threadId);
  const draft = thread.createDraftReply('This is a reply');
  return CardService.newComposeActionResponseBuilder()
      .setGmailDraft(draft)
      .build();
}

Parameters

NameTypeDescription
actionActionThe object that specifies the compose action to take when this element is clicked.
composedEmailTypeComposedEmailTypeAn enum value that specifies whether the composed draft is a standalone or reply draft.

Return

KeyValue — This object, for chaining.

setOnClickAction(action)

Sets an action that executes when the object is clicked. A UI object can only have one of setOpenLink(openLink), setOnClickAction(action), setOnClickOpenLinkAction(action), setAuthorizationAction(action), or setComposeAction(action, composedEmailType) set.

The Action parameter must specify a callback function that returns a ActionResponse object. 

// ...

const action = CardService.newAction().setFunctionName('notificationCallback');
CardService.newTextButton()
    .setText('Create notification')
    .setOnClickAction(action);

// ...

function notificationCallback() {
  return CardService.newActionResponseBuilder()
      .setNotification(
          CardService.newNotification().setText('Some info to display to user'),
          )
      .build();
}

Parameters

NameTypeDescription
actionActionThe action to take when this element is clicked.

Return

KeyValue — This object, for chaining.

setOnClickOpenLinkAction(action)

Sets an action that opens a URL in a tab when the object is clicked. Use this function when the URL needs to be built or when you need to take other actions in addition to creating the OpenLink object. A UI object can only have one of setOpenLink(openLink), setOnClickAction(action), setOnClickOpenLinkAction(action), setAuthorizationAction(action), or setComposeAction(action, composedEmailType) set.

The Action parameter must specify a callback function that returns a ActionResponse object configured using ActionResponseBuilder.setOpenLink(openLink). 

// ...

const action = CardService.newAction().setFunctionName('openLinkCallback');
CardService.newTextButton()
    .setText('Open Link')
    .setOnClickOpenLinkAction(action);

// ...

function openLinkCallback() {
  return CardService.newActionResponseBuilder()
      .setOpenLink(CardService.newOpenLink().setUrl('https://www.google.com'))
      .build();
}

Parameters

NameTypeDescription
actionActionThe object that specifies the open link action to take when this element is clicked.

Return

KeyValue — This object, for chaining.

Sets a URL to be opened when the object is clicked. Use this function when the URL is already known and only needs to be opened. A UI object can only have one of setOpenLink(openLink), setOnClickAction(action), setOnClickOpenLinkAction(action), setAuthorizationAction(action), or setComposeAction(action, composedEmailType) set.

Parameters

NameTypeDescription
openLinkOpenLinkAn OpenLink object describing the URL to open.

Return

KeyValue — This object, for chaining.

Deprecated methods