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Update Node Data on Grid View

Grid-Based Editing for Multiple Nodes - The OrgChartX Grid view functions like a spreadsheet, allowing you to navigate and edit node data directly within the grid.

On macOS​

Edit Cells Directly​

  • Click on a row to select both the row and the corresponding cell.
  • Click again on the selected cell to edit its content.
  • Utilizing keyboard shortcuts on Mac provides an efficient way to edit nodes in the Grid view.

Copy & Paste​

  • Click on a row to select both the row and the corresponding cell.
  • Press ⌘c or ⌘v to copy and paste

Keyboard Shortcuts​

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  • Press the "up" arrow key (↑) and the "down" arrow key (↓) to change the selected row.
  • Press the "left" arrow key (←) and the "right" arrow key (→) to change the selected cell.
  • Press the "enter" key (↩) to start editing the selected cell.
  • Press the "escape" key (⎋) or enter key (↩) to stop editing the selected cell.
  • Press the "delete" key (⌫) to delete the content in the selected cell.
  • Press the "command" and "c" keys (⌘c) to copy the selected cell.
  • Press the "command" and "v" keys (⌘v) to paste the copied content into the selected cell.

Video Demonstration​

On iOS and visionOS​

Edit Cells Directly​

  • Tap on a row to select both the row and the corresponding cell.
  • Tap again on the selected cell to edit its content.

Copy and Paste​

  • Tap on a row to select both the row and the corresponding cell.
  • Tap on the ... button on the Actionbar, and tap the menu to copy or paste.

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Integrate with MS Excel and Apple Numbers​

Efficiency

For even faster updates, leverage OrgChartX's compatibility with Excel and Apple Numbers. Simply copy multiple cells from these programs and paste them into the OrgChartX Grid view to update multiple nodes simultaneously.

Learn more about this advanced feature in our guide: Copying and Pasting Excel Cells.