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The Key Value web component

A content area for viewing and editing key-value data.

Settings

Key Value includes the following configurable options when building apps in the IDE.

DataEdit iconEvent handlersGroup layoutHeightShow on desktopShow on mobileAllow wrappingMaintain space when hiddenMarginMin col widthOverflowAlways show in edit modeStyles

Properties

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

changeset

object[]

Edited values for each row.


data

any[]

The source data.


disableSave

boolean

Whether to disable saving changes for edited values.


The icon to display that indicates an editable value.


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.


method

enum

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


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).



global

boolean

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


The layout of grouped items.

Values
multiColumn

Display items in multiple columns based on the number of items and size.

singleColumn

Always display items in a single column.

wrap

Wrap items.


Whether the height automatically resizes to fit content or is a fixed size.

Values
fixed

Fixed height.

auto

Expand to fit content.


boolean

Whether the component is visible.


id

string

The unique identifier.


Whether the component is visible in the desktop layout.


Whether the component is visible in the mobile layout.


The position of the label relative to the input field or value.

Values
top

Above the input field or value.

left

Left of the input field or value.


Whether the label can wrap to multiple lines.


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


The amount of margin to render outside.

Values
4px 8px

Normal margin.

0

No margin.


The minimum width of a column when using a multi-column layout.


The overflow behavior when the contents exceeds the height.

Values
scroll

Display a scrollbar.

pagination

Use pagination.


pluginType

string

The plugin type.


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


style

object

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


Methods

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

scrollIntoView

Scrolls the canvas or parent container so that the selected component appears in the visible area.

keyValue.scrollIntoView(scrollIntoViewOptions)
Parameters

scrollIntoViewOptions

object

The scroll options.

Properties

behavior

enum

The scroll behavior.

Values
auto

Scroll immediately to the specified position.

smooth

Scroll gradually to the specified position.


block

enum

The scroll position relative to the component.

Values
nearest

Scrolls only the minimum amount required for the component to appear in the visible area. Scrolling does not occur if the component is already in view.

start

Scrolls to position the component at the top of the visible area.

center

Scrolls to position the component in the middle of the visible area.

end

Scrolls to position the component at the bottom of the visible area.




setHidden

Set the hidden value to toggle whether the component is visible. Defaults to true without a parameter.

keyValue.setHidden(hidden)
Parameters

boolean

Whether the component is visible.



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.

clickValue

A value is clicked or pressed.


save

Changes are saved.