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through each of my columns and dynamically create a

want to hide multiple columns, you would want the

@allan, here is an example I threw together: https://codepen.io/anon/pen/pgrgbM I want the export versions of columns "Type A" & "Type B" to have new lines. If you look at the JSON source you will see the new lines.

there is no hidden columns) // then take no action

Hi Allen, Thanks a lot for pointing out this example. Turns out one specific line of code in the example is crucial the wanted behaviour. Thanks again! keys: { columns: ':not(:first-child)', editor: editor //THIS LINE FIXED THE PROBLEM },

dom: "Brt", ajax: "...upload.php", columns: [ { data: "document", render: function

console log all row columns when you dbl click

populate_cau(); //populates this table }, columns: [ { data: null, defaultContent: '', className:

From what I understand, it is not possible to change the number of columns once the table is initialised That is correct. If you need that ability, a table destroy and recreate is currently, and unfortunately, the only option. Allan

var t = $(document).ready(function() { $('#example').DataTable( { "ajax": "data/objects.txt", "columns": [ { "data": null }, { "data": "name" }, { "data": "position" }, { "data": "office" }, { "data": "extn" }, { "data": "start_date" }, { "data": "salary" } ] } ); } ); t.on( 'order.dt search.dt', function () { t.column(0, {search:'applied', order:'applied'}).nodes().each( function (cell, i) { cell.innerHTML = i+1; } ); } ).draw();