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The Table component for Retool Apps

A table to display data that can be sorted, filtered, paginated, and edited.

Table renders an array of data, such as database records, as a tabulated list. Refer to the working with tables guide to learn more about using the Table component.

Demo

Settings​

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

Automatic column widthEnable case sensitive filteringDataEmpty stateEvent handlersHeightShow on desktopShow on mobileMaintain space when hiddenMarginOverflowSearchSearch termAlways show in edit modeStyles

Properties​

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

Whether to automatically set column widths.

Whether to perform case-sensitive filtering.

changesetArray​

object[]

A list of rows, by index, with edited values and primary key when the table is configured with a Primary key column.

data​

any[]

The source data.

disableEdits​

boolean

Whether to disable editing of values.

disableSave​

boolean

Whether to disable saving changes for edited values.

The message to display if no value is set.

events​

object[]

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

Properties

event​

enum

The event type. Refer to the events section for a list of supported events.

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).

filterStack​

object

A list of filters that apply and the operator to which they evaluate.

Properties

filters​

object[]

The filters to apply.

Properties

columnId​

string

The column on which to filter.

Whether the filter is disabled.

operator​

string

The operator.

value​

string

The filter value.

operator​

string

The operator to evaluate the filters.

global​

boolean

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

groupByColumns​

string[]

A list of columns by which the Table is grouped.

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.

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.

newRows​

object[]

A list of newly added rows. Each new row is an object with an entry for each edited value.

overflowActionsOverlayMaxHeight​

number

The maximum height of the overflow actions overlay.

overflowActionsOverlayMinWidth​

number

The minimum width of the overflow actions overlay.

The overflow behavior when the contents exceeds the height.

Values
scroll

Display a scrollbar.

pagination

Use pagination.

pagination​

object

The pagination state.

Properties

afterCursor​

string

The cursor to reference in a request for the next set of data.

beforeCursor​

string

The cursor to reference in a request for the previous set of data.

currentPage​

number

The selected page.

offset​

number

The page offset.

pageSize​

number

The number of rows per page.

selectedPageIndex​

number

The selected page, by index.

Whether to use server-side pagination.

The type of server-side pagination in use.

Values
limitOffsetBased

Limit offset based.

cursorBased

GraphQL Relay cursor based.

pluginType​

string

The plugin type.

The type of search to perform.

Values
fuzzy

Searches using fuzzy logic.

caseInsensitive

Ignores the case used in search terms.

caseSensitive

Matches the case used in search terms.

An optional string to filter the displayed options. Matches values or labels if provided.

selectedDataIndex​

number

The source data row index that corresponds to the selected row. If multiple row selection is enabled, the data of the most recently selected row.

selectedDataIndexes​

number[]

The source data row indexes that corresponds to the selected rows.

selectedRow​

object

The selected row. If rowSelection is multiple, the most recently selected row.

selectedRowKey​

number

The selected row, by key, when the table is configured with a Primary key column.

selectedRowKeys​

number[]

A list of selected rows, by key, when the table is configured with a Primary key column.

selectedRows​

object[]

A list of selected rows, by index.

selectedSourceRow​

object

The selected source row. If rowSelection is multiple, the most recently selected source row. Excludes mapped values or custom columns that are not present in the source data.

selectedSourceRows​

object[]

A list of selected source rows, by index. Excludes mapped values or custom columns that are not present in the source data.

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

sortArray​

object[]

A list of column IDs and sort direction.

Properties

columnId​

string

The column ID to sort by.

sortDirection​

enum

The sort direction.

Values
ascending

Ascending.

descending

Descending.

style​

object

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

Methods​

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

clearChangeset​

Clear changesetArray, changesetObject, and newRows values.

table.clearChangeset()

clearFilter​

Clear the filter with the specified ID.

table.clearFilter(id)
Parameters

id​

string

The unique identifier.

clearFilterStack​

Clears all filters. To reset to the default filters, use resetFilterStack() instead.

table.clearFilterStack()

clearSelection​

Clear the currently selected rows.

table.clearSelection()

clearSort​

Clear the current sorting options.

table.clearSort()

collapseRows​

Collapse rows with the specified indexes.

table.collapseRows()

expandRows​

Expands rows with the specified indexes.

table.expandRows()

exportData​

Exports table data as a file in a CSV, TSV, JSON, or Excel format.

table.exportData(exportDataOptions)
Parameters

exportDataOptions​

object
Properties

data​

any[]

The source data.

fileName​

string

The file name.

fileType​

string

The file extension.

getDisplayedData​

Returns the currently displayed data in Table. Respects filtering and sorting.

table.getDisplayedData()

refresh​

Trigger all queries from which the component sources data.

table.refresh()

resetFilterStack​

Resets the Table to its default filters. To clear all filters, use clearFilterStack() instead.

table.resetFilterStack()

scrollIntoView​

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

table.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.

scrollToRow​

Scrolls to a specific row.

table.scrollToRow()

selectNextRow​

Select the next row.

table.selectNextRow()

selectPreviousRow​

Select the previous row.

table.selectPreviousRow()

selectRow​

Selects a specific row.

table.selectRow()

setFilter​

Add a filter to the current filter stack. Updates an existing filter if a corresponding ID is provided.

table.setFilter(filters)
Parameters

filters​

object[]

A list of filters applied to the table.

Properties

columnId​

string

The column on which to filter.

Whether the filter is disabled.

operator​

string

The operator.

value​

string

The filter value.

setFilterStack​

Sets filters and operator to apply to the table.

table.setFilterStack(filterStack)
Parameters

filterStack​

object

A list of filters that apply and the operator to which they evaluate.

Properties

filters​

object[]

The filters to apply.

Properties

columnId​

string

The column on which to filter.

Whether the filter is disabled.

operator​

string

The operator.

value​

string

The filter value.

operator​

string

The operator to evaluate the filters.

setGrouping​

Set the columns with which the table should group. Sort direction defaults to ascending.

table.setGrouping(setGroupingOptions)
Parameters

setGroupingOptions​

object
Properties

columnId​

string

The column ID to sort by.

sortDirection​

enum

The sort direction for the items.

Values
ascending

Ascending sort order.

descending

Descending sort order.

setHidden​

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

table.setHidden(hidden)
Parameters

​

boolean

Whether the component is visible.

setPage​

Set the current page.

table.setPage(page)
Parameters

page​

setSort​

Sort rows by the specified column and direction. Optionally provide an array of objects to sort by multiple columns

table.setSort(sortArray)
Parameters

sortArray​

object[]

A list of column IDs and sort direction.

Properties

columnId​

string

The column ID to sort by.

sortDirection​

enum

The sort direction.

Values
ascending

Ascending.

descending

Descending.

updateLinkedFilter​

Update the value of the linked Filter component.

table.updateLinkedFilter(filterStack)
Parameters

filterStack​

object

A list of filters that apply and the operator to which they evaluate.

Properties

filters​

object[]

The filters to apply.

Properties

columnId​

string

The column on which to filter.

Whether the filter is disabled.

operator​

string

The operator.

value​

string

The filter value.

operator​

string

The operator to evaluate the filters.

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.

blur​

The input field is blurred.

cancel​

An action is canceled.

change​

The value is changed.

changeCell​

The value of a cell is changed.

changeFilter​

A filter is changed.

changePage​

The page is changed.

changeRowSelection​

A selected row is changed.

changeSort​

The sorting option is changed.

clickAction​

An action button is clicked or pressed.

clickCell​

A cell is clicked or pressed.

clickRow​

A row is clicked or pressed.

clickToolbar​

A toolbar item is clicked or pressed.

deselectRow​

A selected row is deselected.

doubleClickRow​

A row is double-clicked.

expandRow​

A row is expanded.

focus​

The input field is focused.

save​

Changes are saved.

selectCell​

A cell is selected.

selectRow​

A row is selected.