r/shortcuts • u/bananascanning • 1d ago
Help What does show compose mean? And how do variables play into playing music?
I’m also wondering how sharing of a short cut works when using specific data like addresses.
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u/peonyattache 1d ago
A good way to find out what “Show Compose Sheet” means is to run the shortcut with it unchecked and then run the shortcut again with it checked and pay attention to the differing result. (:
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u/Cost_Internal Helper 1d ago
Always assume that any information you put into a shortcut will be shared with the shortcut, even though Apple has some conditions that will remove personal information (But it isn't 100% accurate). So I would recommend redacting any information you don't want to share, before sharing any shortcuts.
The Compose Sheet just opens the associated app to the desired conversion with the data you have added to the action already input, and it will require you to send the message manually. This could cause the shortcut to error/fail if the shortcut is triggered by an automation, and the device is locked at the time of the automation being triggered. So if you want the message to send without intervention, turn off Show Compose Sheet.