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=== TablePress - Tables in WordPress made easy === |
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Contributors: TobiasBg |
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Donate link: https://tablepress.org/premium/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=textlink&utm_content=donate-link |
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Tags: table,spreadsheet,data,csv,excel,html,tables |
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Requires at least: 6.0 |
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Requires PHP: 7.2 |
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Tested up to: 6.4 |
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Stable tag: 2.2.4 |
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License: GPLv2 |
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License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html |
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Embed beautiful and interactive tables into your WordPress website’s posts and pages, without having to write code! |
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== Description == |
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**Boost your website with feature-rich tables that your visitors will love!** |
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TablePress is the most popular and highest-rated WordPress table plugin. |
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* Easily create, edit, and manage **beautiful and modern** data tables, no matter if **small or large**! |
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* Add live **sorting**, **pagination**, **searching**, and more interactivity for your site’s visitors! |
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* Use any type of data, insert **images**, **links**, and even **math formulas**! |
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* **Import** and **export** tables from/to Excel, CSV, HTML, and JSON files or URLs. |
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* Embed tables into posts, pages, or other site areas using the block editor or Shortcodes. |
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* All with **no coding knowledge needed**! |
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Even **more great features** for you and your site’s visitors and **priority email support** are **available** with a Premium license plan of TablePress. [Go check them out!](https://tablepress.org/premium/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=textlink&utm_content=readme) |
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= More information = |
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Visit [tablepress.org](https://tablepress.org/) for more information, take a look at [example tables](https://tablepress.org/demo/), or [try TablePress on a free test site](https://tablepress.org/demo/#try). For latest news, [follow @TablePress](https://twitter.com/TablePress) on Twitter/X or subscribe to the [TablePress Newsletter](https://tablepress.org/#newsletter). |
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== Screenshots == |
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1. "All Tables" screen |
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2. "Edit" screen |
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3. "Add new Table" screen |
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4. "Import" screen |
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5. "Export" screen |
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6. "Plugin Options" screen |
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7. "About" screen |
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8. The “TablePress table” block in the block editor |
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9. An example table (as it can be seen on the [TablePress website](https://tablepress.org/demo/)) |
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== Installation == |
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The easiest way to install TablePress is via your WordPress Dashboard: |
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1. Go to the "Plugins" screen, click "Add New", and search for "TablePress" in the WordPress Plugin Directory. |
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1. Click "Install Now" and after that's complete, click "Activate". |
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1. Create and manage tables by going to the "TablePress" screen in the admin menu. |
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1. To insert a table into a post or page, add a "TablePress table" block in the block editor and select the desired table or use Shortcodes with common page builders. |
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Manual installation works just as for other WordPress plugins: |
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1. [Download the TablePress ZIP file](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/tablepress.latest-stable.zip) and extract it on your computer. |
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1. Move the folder "tablepress" to the "wp-content/plugins/" directory of your WordPress installation, e.g. via FTP. |
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1. Activate "TablePress" on the "Plugins" screen of your WordPress Dashboard. |
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1. Create and manage tables by going to the "TablePress" screen in the admin menu. |
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1. To insert a table into a post or page, add a "TablePress table" block in the block editor and select the desired table or use Shortcodes with common page builders. |
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== Frequently Asked Questions == |
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= Where can I find answers to Frequently Asked Questions? = |
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Many questions, regarding different features or styling, have been answered on the [FAQ page](https://tablepress.org/faq/) on the TablePress website. |
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= Support? = |
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**Premium Support** |
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Users with an active TablePress Premium license plan are eligible for Priority Email Support, directly from the plugin developer! [Find out more!](https://tablepress.org/premium/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=textlink&utm_content=readme) |
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**Community Support for users of the Free version** |
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For support questions, bug reports, or feature requests, please use the [WordPress Support Forums](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/tablepress/). Please search through the forums first, and only [create a new topic](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/tablepress/#new-post) if you don't find an existing answer. Thank you! |
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= Requirements? = |
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In short: WordPress 6.0 or higher, while the latest version of WordPress is always recommended. In addition, the server must be running PHP 7.2 or newer. |
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= Languages and Localization? = |
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TablePress uses the ["Translate WordPress" platform](https://translate.wordpress.org/). Please see the sidebar on the TablePress page in the [WordPress Plugin Directory](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tablepress/) for available translations. |
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To make TablePress available in your language, go to the [TablePress translations page](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/tablepress), log in with a free wordpress.org account and start translating. |
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= Development = |
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You can follow the development of TablePress more closely in its official [GitHub repository](https://github.com/TablePress/TablePress). |
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= Where do I report security issues? = |
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Please report security issues and bugs found in the source code of TablePress through the [Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program](https://patchstack.com/database/vdp/tablepress). |
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The Patchstack team will assist you with verification, CVE assignment, and notify the TablePress developer. |
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= Where can I get more information? = |
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Visit the plugin website at [tablepress.org](https://tablepress.org/) for the latest news on TablePress, [follow @TablePress](https://twitter.com/TablePress) on Twitter/X, or subscribe to the [TablePress Newsletter](https://tablepress.org/#newsletter). |
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== How to use TablePress == |
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After installing the plugin, you can create and manage tables on the "TablePress" screen in the WordPress Dashboard. |
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To insert a table into a post or page, add a "TablePress table" block in the block editor and select the desired table or use Shortcodes with common page builders. |
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Examples for common styling changes via "Custom CSS" code can be found on the [TablePress FAQ page](https://tablepress.org/faq/). |
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You may also add certain features (like sorting, pagination, filtering, alternating row colors, row highlighting, print name and/or description, ...) by enabling the corresponding checkboxes on a table's "Edit" screen. |
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**Even more great features for you and your site’s visitors and priority email support are available with a Premium license plan of TablePress. [Go check them out!](https://tablepress.org/premium/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=textlink&utm_content=readme)** |
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== Changelog == |
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Changes in recent versions are shown below. For earlier changes, please see the [changelog history](https://tablepress.org/info/#changelog). |
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= Version 2.2.4 (December 11, 2023) = |
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* The math formula calculation engine now properly handles quotation marks in text around embedded formulas. |
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* An issue with the block theme preview when using the Site Editor on multisite installations was fixed. |
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* Data consistency when saving tables is checked more thorougly. |
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* Forward-compatibility with PHP 8.3 was added, to benefit from new features. |
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* The extraction of error information for displaying error messages was improved. |
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* The loading of the Default Style Customizer was improved. (TablePress Pro and Max only.) |
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* The handling and loading of translation files was improved. (TablePress Pro and Max only.) |
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* The debugging capabilities for the “Automatic Periodic Table Import” feature module were improved. (TablePress Max only.) |
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* Updated external libraries to benefit from enhancements and bug fixes. |
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* Cleaned up and simplified code, for easier future maintenance, to follow WordPress Coding Standards, and to offer helpful inline documentation. |
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= Version 2.2.3 (November 13, 2023) = |
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* Further protection against bugs in other plugins that interfere with the loading of JavaScript files, causing the TablePress admin screens to be unusable, was added. |
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* An issue where it was not possible to replace existing tables during an import was fixed. |
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* Cleaned up and simplified code, for easier future maintenance, to follow WordPress Coding Standards, and to offer helpful inline documentation. |
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= Version 2.2.2 (November 6, 2023) = |
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* Further protection against bugs in other plugins that interfere with the loading of JavaScript files, causing the TablePress admin screens to be unusable, was added. |
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* The code that evaluates Shortcode parameters was optimized for a higher performance. |
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* The “Sorted” order of the “Row Order” premium feature module no longer raises an error. (TablePress Pro and Max only.) |
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* Updated external libraries to benefit from enhancements and bug fixes. |
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= Version 2.2.1 (November 2, 2023)= |
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* Further protection against bugs in other plugins that interfere with the loading of JavaScript files, causing the TablePress admin screens to be unusable, was added. |
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= Version 2.2 (November 2, 2023)= |
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**Improvements around table styling** |
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* The preview of the TablePress table block in the block editor now takes into account “Custom CSS”, for a more precise preview. |
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* TablePress Pro and Max now have an **easy-to-use visual “Default Style Customizer”**: Choose from pre-defined style variations or define your own color scheme to change your tables’ default style -- without touching CSS code! |
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**The “Responsive Tables” premium module offers more possibilities** |
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* The “Modal” mode can show all table data in an overlay modal window if columns don’t fit on the screen. (TablePress Pro and Max only.) |
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* The “Scroll” mode now allows the visitor to scroll left and right by clicking arrow buttons. (TablePress Pro and Max only.) |
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**Enhanced and more polished user interfaces** |
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* The “Advanced Access Rights” module now has a fixed header row and offers a keyboard shortcut for saving changes. (TablePress Max only.) |
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* The “Automatic Periodic Table Import” module now has a fixed header row, filtering, and sorting, to make working with long table lists easier. (TablePress Max only.) |
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* In addition, the “Automatic Periodic Table Import” module now allows periodic imports with a 1-minute interval. (TablePress Max only.) |
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**Miscellaneous changes** |
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* The TablePress REST API now has “Create table” and “Delete table” endpoints and received optimizations and improvements. (TablePress Max only.) |
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* The spacing between dropdowns of the “Column Filter Dropdowns” module is more consistent across different screen sizes. (TablePress Pro and Max only.) |
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* The legacy math formula evaluation engine now also supports the % (modulo) operator. |
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* A bug in the import format detection of the legacy import engine was fixed. |
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* TablePress Pro and TablePress Max are now fully translated to German. |
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**Behind the scenes** |
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* Cleaned up and simplified code, for easier future maintenance, to follow WordPress Coding Standards, and to offer helpful inline documentation. |
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* Updated external libraries to benefit from enhancements and bug fixes. |
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* Automated code compatibility checks and build tools simplify chores for easier development. |
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* **TablePress 2.2 requires WordPress 6.0 and PHP 7.2!** |
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**Premium versions** |
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* Even more great features for you and your site’s visitors and priority email support are available with a Premium license plan of TablePress. [Go check them out!](https://tablepress.org/premium/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=textlink&utm_content=readme) |
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== Upgrade Notice == |
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= 2.2.4 = |
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This update is a stability and maintenance release. Updating is highly recommended. |
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= 2.2 = |
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This update is a feature, stability, maintenance, and compatibility release. Updating is highly recommended. |
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