Put row in edit mode when row is clicked

[Randy]

I'm using inline editing in my Grid. However, instead of requiring the user to scroll all the way over to the right and click the Edit button, I'd like to allow them to simply click a row to put the row in edit mode. Can this be done?

[Preslav]

Hi Randy,

The described functionality can be achieved if you enable Grid selection and use the change handler to enter edit mode.

http://docs.telerik.com/kendo-ui/api/javascript/ui/grid#configuration-selectable

http://docs.telerik.com/kendo-ui/api/javascript/ui/grid#events-change

http://docs.telerik.com/kendo-ui/api/javascript/ui/grid#methods-editRow

editable: "inline",
selectable: true,
change: function(){
  this.editRow(this.select());
}

Additionally, you can check the above functionality in this sample Dojo example.

Depending on the exact implementation and approach, the grid may end up always being in edit mode. This is because the Cancel button is part of the same row thus, it triggers the editing again.

For a more flexible behavior, you may need to resort to a custom click handler that is not tied to built-in Grid functionality.

I hope the above information helps.

Regards,
Preslav
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