Page label linked to columns

[georger]

Page labels that use columns would be very useful for displaying dynamic information to users. E.g. my app has a navigation screen name of Messages. Being able to show column in the label would make it possible to show number of Unread messages.

[MaximeBaker]

Are you talking about the screen name? Can you provide screenshot?

[georger]

Hi Maxime, ​Yes. It would be amazing to display Messages (10) - With the 10 coming from a Column showing Number of Unread Messages.

Kind regards
George

[MaximeBaker]

I did something like this for the avatar notification counter. But I know either @Robert_Petitto or @Himaladin did exactly what you are needing!

[Himaladin]

I think a simpler approach would be to use a Rich Text component rather than relying on URL fragments:

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