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Documentation menu ### Getting Started - [ Installation ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs) - [ Dark Mode ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/dark-mode) ### Basics - [ Creating a Table ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/creating-a-table) - [ Displaying Columns ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/displaying-columns) - [ Data Sources ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/data-sources) - [ Internationalisation ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/internationalisation) - [ Multi-Language ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/multi-language) - [ Styling ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/styling) ### Customization - [ Columns ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/customization-columns) - [ Cell Renderer ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/customization-cell-renderer) - [ Value Formatter ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/customization-value-formatter) - [ Filters ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/customization-filters) - [ Pagination ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/customization-pagination) - [ Sorting Icons ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/customization-sorting-icons) - [ Row Actions ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/customization-row-actions) - [ Multi Row Actions ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/customization-multi-row-actions) - [ Loading Indicator ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/customization-loading-indicator) - [ Exporting ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/customization-exporting) - [ Components ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/customization-components) - [ Data Sources ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/customization-data-sources) - [ State Persistence ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/customization-state-persistence) ### Features - [ Accessibility ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/feature-accessibility) - [ Actions and Forms ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/actions-and-forms) - [ Aggregate Columns ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/feature-aggregate-columns) - [ Column Reordering ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/feature-column-reordering) - [ Column Visibility ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/feature-column-visibility) - [ Custom Filters ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/feature-custom-filters) - [ Custom Controls ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/feature-custom-controls) - [ Exporting ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/feature-exporting) - [ Freeze Columns and Headers ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/feature-freeze-columns-and-headers) - [ Pagination ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/feature-pagination) - [ Responsive Mobile ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/feature-responsive-mobile) - [ Row Grouping ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/feature-row-grouping) - [ Row Selection ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/feature-row-selection) - [ Sorting and Searching ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/sorting-and-searching) - [ State Persistence ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/feature-state-persistence) - [ Value Preparation ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/feature-value-preparation) ### Cell Renderer - [ Action Buttons ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/renderer-action-buttons) - [ Avatar ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/renderer-avatar) - [ Checkmark ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/renderer-checkmark) - [ Color Sample ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/renderer-color-sample) - [ Email Link ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/renderer-email-to-link) - [ External Link ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/renderer-external-link) - [ Friendly Timestamp ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/renderer-friendly-timestamp) - [ Image ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/renderer-image) - [ Long Text ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/renderer-long-text) - [ Phone Link ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/renderer-phone-link) - [ Progress Bar ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/renderer-progress-bar) - [ Status Badge ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/renderer-status-badge) - [ URL Link ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/renderer-url-link) - [ Wire Link ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/renderer-wire-link) ### Value Formatter - [ Compact Number ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/formatter-compact-number) - [ Currency ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/formatter-currency) - [ Duration ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/formatter-duration) - [ Friendly Filesize ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/formatter-friendly-filesize) - [ Friendly Timestamp ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/formatter-friendly-timestamp) - [ Locale Timestamp ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/formatter-locale-timestamp) - [ Number ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/formatter-number) - [ Percent ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/formatter-percent) Actions & Forms =================== Use row actions, bulk actions, and inline editing hooks to turn a table into an interactive workflow surface. 1. Row Actions -------------- Attach an action renderer and implement handleRowAction() in your datatable class. Row actions setup PHP `Column::make('actions', __('Actions')) ->functional() ->renderer(new \MorrowIt\LaravelDatatable\Renderers\ActionButtons(variant: 'icon'));protected function handleRowAction(string $rowId, string $action): void{ if ($action === 'view') { $this->redirectRoute('products.show', ['product' => $rowId]); return; } if ($action === 'edit') { $this->redirectRoute('products.edit', ['product' => $rowId]); return; } if ($action === 'delete') { // Delete/soft-delete flow. }}` ``` Column::make('actions', __('Actions')) ->functional() ->renderer(new \MorrowIt\LaravelDatatable\Renderers\ActionButtons(variant: 'icon')); protected function handleRowAction(string $rowId, string $action): void { if ($action === 'view') { $this->redirectRoute('products.show', ['product' => $rowId]); return; } if ($action === 'edit') { $this->redirectRoute('products.edit', ['product' => $rowId]); return; } if ($action === 'delete') { // Delete/soft-delete flow. } } ``` 2. Bulk Actions --------------- Enable row selection, register bulk actions, then handle them in onBulkAction(). Bulk actions setup PHP `public bool $enableRowSelection = true;public array $bulkActions = [ 'export-selected' => __('Export Selected'), 'archive-selected' => __('Archive Selected'),];protected function onBulkAction(string $action, array $selectedRows): void{ if ($action === 'export-selected') { $this->export('csv'); } if ($action === 'archive-selected') { // Archive selected records. }}` ``` public bool $enableRowSelection = true; public array $bulkActions = [ 'export-selected' => __('Export Selected'), 'archive-selected' => __('Archive Selected'), ]; protected function onBulkAction(string $action, array $selectedRows): void { if ($action === 'export-selected') { $this->export('csv'); } if ($action === 'archive-selected') { // Archive selected records. } } ``` Treat selected row IDs as untrusted input. Re-authorize and re-query rows server-side before mutating or exporting data. 3. Inline Editing ----------------- Mark columns as editable() and persist updates in onCellUpdate(). Inline edit hook PHP `Column::make('name', __('Name'))->searchable()->sortable()->editable();Column::make('price', __('Price'))->sortable()->editable();protected function onCellUpdate($rowId, $columnKey, $value): void{ // Example: Product::query()->whereKey($rowId)->update([$columnKey => $value]);}` ``` Column::make('name', __('Name'))->searchable()->sortable()->editable(); Column::make('price', __('Price'))->sortable()->editable(); protected function onCellUpdate($rowId, $columnKey, $value): void { // Example: Product::query()->whereKey($rowId)->update([$columnKey => $value]); } ``` Validate edited values and restrict which columns can be updated to avoid mass-assignment or unsafe field updates. Reference --------- Primary hooks and properties used by actions and forms: Member Purpose `handleRowAction(string $rowId, string $action)` Handle single-row actions from action renderers. `public bool $enableRowSelection` Enables row checkboxes and selection state. `public array $bulkActions` Defines available bulk actions in the selection UI. `onBulkAction(string $action, array $selectedRows)` Executes selected bulk operation. `Column::editable()` Marks a column for inline edit mode. `onCellUpdate($rowId, $columnKey, $value)` Persists edited cell values. Related documentation [Customization: Row Actions](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/customization-row-actions) [Customization: Multi Row Actions](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/customization-multi-row-actions) © 2026 Copyright (C) [ Morrow IT Consulting & Services ](https://morrow-it.services) [Terms of Service](https://laravel-datatables.com/legal/terms) [Privacy](https://laravel-datatables.com/legal/privacy) [Legal Disclosure](https://laravel-datatables.com/legal/disclosure)