JavaScript / HTML5 News

Navigate Seamlessly Between Cells Within Selections

April 26, 2024
Handsontable 14.3 allows experienced grid users to quickly move between specific cells within a selection using keyboard shortcuts.

Handsontable is a JavaScript library designed to help developers build interactive data grids into their web applications. Offering a familiar spreadsheet-like interface, it allows users to edit, sort, and filter data with ease. Highly customizable and compatible with popular frameworks like React and Angular, Handsontable empowers developers to build robust data manipulation features into their web applications.

Handsontable 14.3 adds a new feature to streamline navigation within pre-selected cells. Power users and those accustomed to Tab navigation can now leverage arrow keys or the mouse for selection, then efficiently move between the chosen cells using Tab/Shift+Tab for horizontal movement and Enter/Shift+Enter for vertical movement. Editing remains intuitive, as typing any character initiates editing even within dropdown or date cells.

To see a full list of what's new in version 14.3.0, see our release notes.

Handsontable is licensed per developer and is available as an Annual or Perpetual license with 1 year support and maintenance. See our Handsontable licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our Handsontable product page.

Utilize Granular Access Control with Nextcloud

April 25, 2024
ONLYOFFICE Nextcloud Connector v9.1 lets you set review, comment, and custom filter permissions Nextcloud Talk files and those with public access.

ONLYOFFICE Docs Enterprise Edition with Nextcloud Connector combines an online document editor with a seamless integration for Nextcloud, which is a open-source, on-premises content collaboration platform. This allows teams to create, view, edit, and collaborate on spreadsheets, presentations, and text files online, directly within Nextcloud, boosting efficiency and eliminating the need for file switching.

The ONLYOFFICE Nextcloud Connector v9.1 release (available as part of ONLYOFFICE Docs Enterprise Edition with Nextcloud Connector v8.0.1) brings enhanced security and granular control for developers working with public document sharing and Nextcloud Talk. Advanced access permissions for reviewing, commenting and custom filtering are now available for files with public access and for files created within the Nextcloud Talk app. These permissions ensure that external collaborators can contribute without compromising document integrity or security. It also promotes a more structured and controlled environment for real-time collaboration, ensuring that contributions are tracked and managed effectively according to the roles defined by the document owner.

To see a full list of what's new in ONLYOFFICE Docs Enterprise Edition v8.0.1 with Nextcloud Connector v9.1, see our release notes.

ONLYOFFICE Docs Enterprise Edition with Nextcloud Connector is licensed per server and is available as an annual license with 1 year of support and updates, or as a perpetual license with 3 years of support and updates. See our ONLYOFFICE Nextcloud connector licensing page for full details.

For more information, see our ONLYOFFICE Nextcloud connector product page.

Customize Your Workspace with Docking Controls

April 24, 2024
UI suites with docking functionality empower users to personalize their workspace through intuitive drag-and-drop window arrangement.

Docking controls are a user interface element that allows users to organize and customize the layout of an application's windows. These controls typically function by enabling users to drag-and-drop windows or panes to different positions on the screen, or to attach them to the edges of the main application window. This functionality provides several benefits, including increased efficiency by allowing users to arrange windows in a way that suits their workflow, improved organization by keeping relevant windows grouped together, and better screen real estate utilization by enabling users to resize and position windows for optimal viewing.

Several React UI suites feature a docking component including:

  • Infragistics Ignite UI empowers developers with customizable docking layouts for complex and data-rich UIs.
  • jQWidgets offers a docking framework for building user-configurable dashboards with drag-and-drop functionality.
  • Smart HTML Elements facilitates the creation of intuitive UIs with a docking component that promotes flexible window management.
  • SmartClient by Isomorphic Software provides a docking solution that enables users to personalize their workspace layouts.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our React UI Suites comparison.

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Reduce Visual Clutter in Your Grids

April 24, 2024
Hiding columns allows users to customize their grid view by temporarily removing irrelevant data for more efficient analysis.

Hiding columns in a grid allows for a more focused data display by selectively removing irrelevant or less important information from the user's view. This functionality improves data clarity, particularly for grids with a large number of columns. By hiding specific columns, users can concentrate on the most important data points, reducing clutter and improving overall user experience.

Several jQuery Grid controls offer the ability to hide columns including:

  • DevExtreme HTML5 JavaScript Data Grid (part of DevExtreme Complete by DevExpress) empowers users to selectively hide columns for a focused data view.
  • Kendo UI for jQuery Grid (part of Kendo UI by Telerik) enables column hiding to prioritize relevant information and minimize clutter.
  • Syncfusion Grid control for JavaScript (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) facilitates hiding columns to enhance clarity and user experience with large datasets.
  • Ignite UI jQuery Grid (part of Infragistics Ignite UI) allows you to customize the grid by hiding columns for a streamlined data presentation.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our jQuery Grid controls comparison.

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Grant User-Specific Access with Protected Ranges

April 23, 2024
ONLYOFFICE ownCloud Connector v9.1.1 allows for granular permissions by letting you define which users can edit specific sections of documents.

ONLYOFFICE Docs Enterprise Edition with ownCloud Connector combines an online document editor with seamless integration for ownCloud, a real-time content collaboration platform. This allows teams to create, view, edit, and collaborate on spreadsheets, presentations, and text files directly within ownCloud, boosting efficiency and eliminating the need for file switching.

The ONLYOFFICE ownCloud Connector v9.1.1 release (available as part of ONLYOFFICE Docs Enterprise Edition with ownCloud Connector v8.0.1) introduces the ability to specify which users can access certain protected ranges, enhancing the granularity of permissions management within documents. By allowing administrators to define access at a more detailed level, it ensures that only designated users can view or modify specific parts of a document. This not only bolsters security by minimizing the risk of unauthorized access but also aids in compliance with stringent data protection standards. For developers, it simplifies the task of integrating advanced security measures into applications, providing a robust framework for managing document access in a collaborative setting.

To see a full list of what's new in ONLYOFFICE Docs Enterprise Edition v8.0.1 with ownCloud Connector v9.1.1, see our release notes.

ONLYOFFICE Docs Enterprise Edition with ownCloud Connector is licensed per server and is available as an annual license with 1 year of support and updates, or as a perpetual license with 3 years of support and updates. See our ONLYOFFICE ownCloud connector licensing page for full details.

For more information, see our ONLYOFFICE ownCloud connector product page.