Changes to Mercury buttons with the Mercury 2026.2 Release

Information on the new Mercury action button introduced in May 2026

What

In the Mercury 2026.2 release we’ve introduced a new single Mercury action button where all Mercury functionality will be consolidated into one flyout menu.
This replaces the need to navigate a busy ribbon and gives customers greater control over how Mercury actions are presented. Organisations can:
  • Order Mercury actions into a layout that fits their workflows
  • Hide actions that aren’t used across the business
  • Rename buttons to align with internal terminology

All Mercury actions are due to be migrated through this single-entry point.


Why

As Mercury has evolved, the number of available actions has grown. This has made the ribbon increasingly crowded and, at times, made important actions harder to locate.
This change is part of an ongoing programme of improvements focused on simplifying the Mercury user experience. By reducing visual clutter and allowing organisations to shape the interface around how they work, Mercury becomes easier to adopt, quicker to use day‑to‑day, and more intuitive for new users.
The value is straightforward: less friction, clearer workflows, and faster confidence for users at every level.
We have also pro-actively implemented this change to safeguard against future Microsoft Dynamics user interface changes.


Where

The Mercury action button is available on the following records, including all related sub-grids:

  • Client
  • Client Contact
  • Candidate Contact
  • Vacancy
  • Shortlist
  • Placement

Wherever you work in Mercury, Mercury actions are now located in one consistent place.
 

FAQs

Can we revert to the previous buttons and menus?
No. Customers are encouraged to adapt this new layout and feed back as necessary.

Will all entities receive the new Mercury button update?
Yes. Over the forthcoming Mercury releases in 2026, any remaining entities will also receive this new functionality.

Can I customise the labels and hide options that we do not use?
Yes. Please raise a Service Request and the Customer Success Team can assist with this.

Can I create my own options to add to the Mercury action menu?
This is a planned future enhancement and information will be provided when this functionality is available.

I have duplicate buttons, one showing from the Mercury button and another on the navigation bar. Can the duplicate version on the navigation bar be removed?
Please raise a Support Case and the Service Desk can investigate. This may be due to legacy or custom solutions.

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