Resizing List Column to Accommodate Large Number of Columns

Introduction

When dealing with lists that contain many columns, you may encounter issues with column widths getting suppressed or not displaying properly. To enhance the viewing experience, you can use CSS and JavaScript to adjust the column sizes dynamically. This guide provides a method to resize list columns to ensure that they accommodate a large number of columns effectively.

How does it work?

To improve the viewing experience and ensure that columns are displayed correctly, you can use the following CSS and JavaScript code.

1. Go to your Userview Builder's settings and add the following CSS code. This code ensures that columns are displayed as inline-block elements and adjusts the table width to fit the content.

   body .dataList th, body .dataList td {
       display: inline-block;
   }
    
   .dataList table {
       width: max-content !important;
   }

   • .dataList th, .dataList td: Applies inline-block display to table headers and cells to handle dynamic widths.
   • .dataList table: Sets the table width to max-content, allowing it to expand based on content.
2. Use the following JavaScript code to ensure that each column header matches the width of the first data row cell in its column. This ensures consistent column widths across the table.
   

   $(function(){
       var n = 1;
       $("tbody > tr:first > td").each(function(){
           var width = $(this).css("width");
            
           //make column header the same width as first data row
           $("thead > tr > th:nth-child(" + n + ")").css("width", width);
            
           //make other data column the same width as first data row
           $("tbody > tr > td:nth-child(" + n + ")").css("width", width);
            
           n++;
       });
   });

Expected outcome

• Before: The columns may appear squished or not properly aligned due to insufficient width.
  
• After: All columns are adjusted to have consistent widths, making the table easier to read and interact with.