The Wizard web component

A container for a series of steps with multiple branches and outcomes.

Wizard groups component into a series of steps that follow a linear path or branch into multiple ones. It supports running queries on step change or reset, virtual steps that display a loading screen, and setting the initial step dynamically.

Demo

Settings

Wizard includes the following configurable options when building apps in the IDE.

Event handlersHiddenShow on desktopShow on mobileMaintain space when hiddenMarginAlways show in edit modeStyles

Properties

All properties for Wizard with supported data types or values. You can write JavaScript almost anywhere in Retool to manipulate or read property values.

currentStep

string

The generated ID for step.

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customInitialStepName

string

The customized name for the first step in the wizard.

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events

object[]

A list of configured event handlers that trigger actions or queries.

Properties

event

enum

The event type.

Values

change	A user changes the value.
click	A user clicks or taps the component.
submit	A user submits the value.
focus	A user selects the input field.
blur	A user deselects the input field.
scan	A user scans a barcode.
open	A user opens the component.
close	A user closes the component.
true	A user sets the value to true.
false	A user sets the value to false.
select	A user selects a value.
clear	A user clears the value.
upload	A user uploads a file.
parse	An uploaded file is parsed.
inputValueChange	A user changes the value of the input field.

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method

enum

The JavaScript method to perform when type is datasource, widget, state, or localStorage.

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type

enum

The type of action to perform.

Values

datasource	Control query.
widget	Control component.
script	Run script.
state	Set variable.
localStorage	Set localStorage.
util	Perform utility action (e.g., Open URL or Confetti).

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global

boolean

Whether the object is globally scoped for use in all app pages.

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hidden

boolean

Whether the component is visible.

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hideResetButton

boolean

Whether to hide the reset button.

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id

string

The unique identifier.

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initialStep

string

The generated ID for the first step in the wizard.

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isHiddenOnDesktop

boolean

Whether the component is visible in the desktop layout.

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isHiddenOnMobile

boolean

Whether the component is visible in the mobile layout.

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maintainSpaceWhenHidden

boolean

Whether the component takes up space on the canvas if hidden is true.

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margin

enum

The amount of margin to render outside.

Values

4px 8px	Normal margin.
0	No margin.

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onReset

enum

The query to run when the Reset button is clicked.

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onStepChange

enum

The query to run when users navigate between steps.

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pluginType

string

The plugin type.

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scroll

boolean

Whether to use scroll navigation.

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showInEditor

boolean

Whether to remain visible in the editor if hidden is true.

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spinWhenChildrenAreFetching

boolean

Whether to use a loading state if nested components are fetching data.

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steps

string[]

A list of step names.

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style

object

Custom style options in use. Not all style options may be available for all components.

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Methods

JavaScript API methods for interacting with Wizard. You can write JavaScript almost anywhere in Retool and use methods to manipulate data and property values.

reset

Reset all child inputs to default values or clears them if no default values are set.

wizard.reset()

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setStepId

Set the current step ID.

wizard.setStepId(stepId)

Parameters

stepId

string

The ID of the step.

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Events

Events are triggered by user interactions, such as clicking a button or entering a value. Use event handlers to trigger queries or other actions in response to events.