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JavaScript

Posted by brendon hanson
brendon hanson
6,191 Points

How to use localStorage with tables?

I need to be able to save the new tables that are added via jQuery. Also I gave the tables a content editable attribute so I need a way to save those changes as well. If anyone can help with this that would be amazing! I tried using localStorage but I couldn't get anywhere(I'm not very familiar with localStorage) If you need more code or have any questions please ask and I will answer quickly! Thanks

$(document).ready(function() {
// WHen button is clicked you fill out prompts and then a new row with new info appears
$('.addItem').click(function() {
  while (true) {
    let partNum = prompt("What is the part number?");
    let quantity = prompt("What is the quantity of this part?");
    let description = prompt("Describe this part(optional)");
    $("table").find('tbody').append( `<tr><td contenteditable='true'>${partNum}</td><td contenteditable='true'>${quantity}</td><td contenteditable='true'>${description}</td></tr>` );
    break;
  }

});

});

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
243,656 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
243,656 Points

It sounds like you might benefit from the Using Local Storage with JavaScript workshop.

Also, you'll probably need some mechanism to detect when edits are made. Even with the "contenteditable" property set, "td" elements don't generate "change" or "input" events.