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Is it possible to copy text out of a data table?

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Posted on by 628

I can't seem to highlight and copy text directly from a data table. Is this only possible by using a label that references the selected table data like in this code snippet?:

DataTable.Selected.City

If I can somehow copy directly from the table without having to use labels that would be ideal.

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  • eka24 Profile Picture
    20,925 on at

    By copying, do you intend using the selected item in another screen, if so then use a Variable like:

     Set(SelectedItem.DataTable1.Selected.City) 

    On OnSelect of a Button

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  • dlprentice Profile Picture
    628 on at

    No, since data in the table can't be directly copied, its mostly just to make it easier for the end user to copy their "active" selection.

    I was hoping to just spit out the selected row into a string:

    Screenshot 2021-02-04 083656.png

  • eka24 Profile Picture
    20,925 on at

    Can you give a clear Example?

    Do you want to join columns on the DataTable in a Textbox?

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  • dlprentice Profile Picture
    628 on at

    I would like to join the selected row from from the DataTable into a textbox (Label1) in this case. With maybe a | to separate each part.

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    eka24 Profile Picture
    20,925 on at

    @dlprentice 

    DataTable1.Selected.ProductID&" | "&DataTable1.Selected.Name
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  • stephenbrownproduct Profile Picture
    13 on at
    It's 2025 and there is still no way to highlight and copy text directly from a data table.
     
    This is a basic function and greatly impedes productivity for users that need to copy information to use in another system.
     
    This is not listed as limitation in the official MS docs. Does anyone know if this is being addressed?
     
  • CC-12111938-0 Profile Picture
    3 on at
    Adding my voice to the chorus: The inability to copy text from a cell that's in a datatable is an obvious oversight.

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