Enabling Single Tap Cell Editing in DataGrid for MAUI
Environment
| Product | DataGrid for MAUI |
|---|---|
| Version | 7.0.0 |
Description
When using the DataGrid in MAUI, the default behavior requires users to double-tap (or double-click on desktop) a cell to enter edit mode. This article demonstrates how to modify this behavior to allow entering edit mode with a single tap or click on a cell, making the user interaction more intuitive.
This KB article also answers the following questions:
- How can I modify the DataGrid in MAUI to edit on single tap?
- Is there a workaround to enable single click editing in DataGrid for MAUI?
- How to customize cell tap actions in DataGrid for MAUI?
Solution
To achieve single tap editing in the DataGrid, you need to handle the CellTap command and execute the default logic of a CellDoubleTap instead. Follow the steps below:
1. Define the DataGrid in your XAML file:
<telerik:RadDataGrid x:Name="grid"/>
2. Create the custom command:
Implement the CellTapUserCommand by inheriting from DataGridCommand. In the Execute method, call the default command for cell double tap:
public class CellTapUserCommand : DataGridCommand
{
public CellTapUserCommand()
{
Id = DataGridCommandId.CellTap;
}
public override bool CanExecute(object parameter)
{
return true;
}
public override void Execute(object parameter)
{
this.Owner.CommandService.ExecuteDefaultCommand(DataGridCommandId.CellDoubleTap, parameter);
}
}
3. Implement the logic in your page's code-behind:
First, create a simple data model if you haven't already:
public class Data
{
public int Id { get; set; }
public string Name { get; set; }
}
Then, add data to the DataGrid ItemsSource and add the command to the DataGrid Commands collection:
public partial class MainPage : ContentPage
{
public MainPage()
{
InitializeComponent();
var data = new ObservableCollection<Data>();
for (int i = 0; i < 10; i++)
{
data.Add(new Data { Id = i, Name = "Name" + i});
}
this.grid.ItemsSource = data;
this.grid.Commands.Add(new CellTapUserCommand());
}
}
With this setup, the DataGrid will enter edit mode with a single tap or click on a cell. The cell's updated value will be committed when it exits edit mode, such as when clicking outside the entry.
Notes
- Custom commands in DataGrid allow for a high degree of interaction customization, making it easier to tailor the user experience to specific requirements.
- Ensure that the
CellTapcommand does not conflict with other custom logic you may have implemented related to cell tapping.