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[Table] Programmatically enter edit mode on an EditableCell

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#4,901 opened on Sep 14, 2021

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Description

Environment

  • Package version(s): 3.49
  • Browser and OS versions: Google Chrome Version 93.0.4577.82 | Big Sur 11.4

Question

Is it possible to enter the editing mode of an EditableCell programmatically, without double clicking? What I'm trying to achieve is a "press tab to go to the next cell" type of situation. The docs seem to indicate no, but I was hoping to confirm one way or the other.

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Research direction
Investigate the EditableCell component source code to check for existing methods or props that allow programmatic entry into edit mode. If none exists, consider proposing a new prop such as `isEditing` or a ref method like `focus()` that triggers edit mode.
Tech stack
typescriptreact
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
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Stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
ReactTypeScript
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
75