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Separating GridColumns into a Separate Component in KendoReact Data Grid
Updated on Dec 19, 2025
Environment
| Product Version | 12.0.0 |
| Product | Progress® KendoReact Grid |
Description
How can I make the implementation of the KendoReact Grid more generic by moving GridColumn components into a separate reusable component? When I attempt this, the GridColumn elements are ignored by the Grid.
This knowledge base article also answers the following questions:
- How do I reuse GridColumns in KendoReact Data Grid?
- How do I create a separate component for GridColumns in KendoReact Grid?
- Why are GridColumns not rendering when moved into a separate component?
Solution
To achieve reusable column configurations, store the GridColumn elements in arrays instead of separate components. The Grid component requires GridColumn elements to be direct children, so wrapper components don't work.
The following example demonstrates the correct implementation:
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