Hidden Controls in Workbooks
Hiding control elements provides a level of data security in shared and/or embedded workbooks. Workbook editors can hide controls and other element from viewers using Workbooks' hidden page feature.
Summary of Content
Hidden Pages
Who can see hidden pages?
Hide a Page
Hidden Control Elements
Hidden vs Partially Hidden Controls
Hide a Control
Related Resources
Requirements
- To hide pages and view existing hidden pages, you must have Can Edit access to the individual workbook.
Hidden Pages
Who can see hidden pages?
Hidden pages (and their tabs) are only visible to Sigma users with Can Edit access on the workbook. These users must be in Edit mode to view these pages. They can be identified by the eye icon on the page's tab (located at the bottom of the screen).
Hide a Page
Before you start: This action is only available in Edit mode. To begin editing, click Edit in the top right corner of the page. Learn more
- Click the caret icon to open the page tab's menu.
- Click Hide.
Hidden Control Elements
Hidden vs. Partially Hidden Controls
Any control element can be added to a hidden page. However, there is one limitation.
Hidden pages do not fully hide control elements created from data element filters. Users with "Can Explore" and "Can View" access to the workbook are permitted to access and manipulate data element filters, giving them indirect access to any associated control element.
Because of this, if you intend to completely hide a control from non-editors, you must either (1) store the control's parent element on the hidden page OR (2) create the control directly from the new ELEMENT editor panel.
Hide a Control
Before you start: This action is only available in Edit mode. To begin editing, click Edit in the top right corner of the page. Learn more
- Add a new page to your workbook and hide it, or open an existing hidden page.
- Store the control on the hidden page.
If the control was created from an element filter, both the control and the element must be stored on the hidden page. Alternatively, you can create the control directly from the new ELEMENT editor panel.
Related Resources
Workbook Permission Types
Intro to Control Elements