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paging.buttons

Since: DataTables 2.0.4

Set the maximum number of paging number buttons.

Description

DataTables built in pagination control has the ability to show a variable amount of page number buttons. The default is 7, but you might want to show less depending on your layout. The number given should always be odd.

Please note that DataTables pagination control is responsive. It will automatically remove number buttons until the control fits onto a single line, as required by the page's layout.

Type

This option can be given in the following type(s):

Default

  • Value: 7

Example

Show paging control with options:

new DataTable('#myTable', {
	layout: {
		bottomEnd: {
			paging: {
				buttons: 3
			}
		}
	}
});

Related

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