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Edit Grid Data with XLS/XLSX Export

July 9, 2026
Convert grid data into Excel-compatible files quickly, enabling flexible editing, offline access, collaboration, and streamlined reporting workflows.

Exporting grid data to XLS/XLSX enables users to save data in Microsoft Excel-compatible formats for editing, analysis, reporting, and sharing. Common use cases include creating business reports, analyzing sales or financial data, sharing information with stakeholders, and preparing datasets for further processing.

Several Angular grid controls offer the ability to export grids to Excel including:

  • Wijmo Angular DataGrid (FlexGrid) lets you export grid data to XLS/XLSX while preserving formatting, delivering Excel-compatible reporting, analysis, and collaboration.
  • DevExtreme Angular Data Grid allows you to generate XLS/XLSX files from grid data, enabling efficient reporting, spreadsheet editing, and business data sharing.
  • Kendo UI Angular Grid facilitates exporting grid data to XLS/XLSX formats, supporting Excel-based analysis, customizable reports, and collaboration across teams.
  • Jspreadsheet Pro lets you save spreadsheet data as XLS/XLSX files, simplifying data exchange, offline editing, and integration with existing Excel workflows.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our Angular grid controls comparison.

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Maintain Context with Sticky Group Headers

July 8, 2026
Wijmo Build 5.20261.52 improves grouped FlexGrid views by keeping the current group header visible throughout grid scrolling.

Wijmo by MESCIUS is a comprehensive JavaScript library offering a suite of high-performance UI components and data grids specifically designed to streamline the development of modern enterprise applications. It emphasizes reduced development time and improved maintainability, along with a focus on performance through its efficient design and small module size. Wijmo integrates seamlessly with popular JavaScript frameworks like Angular, React, and Vue.js, and supports cutting-edge technologies like TypeScript, making it a versatile solution for building complex web applications.

The Wijmo Build 5.20261.52 update introduces Sticky Group Headers for FlexGrid, allowing the current group header to remain visible while users scroll through grouped data. This enhancement helps developers create more intuitive data exploration experiences by improving navigation, readability, and user orientation when working with large grouped datasets. By keeping important group information accessible during scrolling, users can more easily understand their position within complex data views and work more efficiently without losing context.

To see a full list of what's new in 2026 v1 Build 5.20261.52, see our release notes.

Wijmo is licensed per developer. Developer Licenses are perpetual and include 1 year Subscription which provides upgrades, including bug fixes and new features. See our Wijmo licensing page for full details.

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Save Spreadsheet Data as XLSX

July 7, 2026
Generate XLSX spreadsheets directly from your application so users can share and analyze data in compatible spreadsheet software.

Exporting to XLSX in a spreadsheet component is the ability to generate Microsoft Excel Open XML Spreadsheet (.xlsx) files directly from application data or the current spreadsheet state, allowing users to save, share, and open content in Microsoft Excel and other compatible spreadsheet applications. For software developers, this provides a reliable way to deliver data in a widely supported format while preserving features such as worksheets, formulas, formatting, tables, and cell styles where supported, making it easier to integrate reporting, data exchange, and offline analysis into applications without requiring users to manually recreate or copy spreadsheet content.

Several Angular spreadsheet controls offer support exporting to XLSX including:

  • SpreadJS by MESCIUS lets you export spreadsheets to XLSX while preserving formulas, formatting, tables, and other Excel-compatible features for seamless data exchange.
  • Kendo UI Angular Excel Export (part of Kendo UI by Telerik) facilitates XLSX export from its spreadsheet component, producing Excel-compatible files that retain formatting.
  • Jspreadsheet Pro allows you to export spreadsheet content to XLSX, enabling users to share structured data with Microsoft Excel and compatible applications.
  • Infragistics Ignite UI for Angular Spreadsheet (part of Infragistics Ignite UI) lets you export spreadsheet data to XLSX, helping applications generate Excel-compatible workbooks.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our Angular spreadsheet controls comparison.

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Build Data Grid Apps on a More Robust Codebase

July 3, 2026
Handsontable's core has been completely rewritten in TypeScript, improving long-term stability and maintainability across the codebase.

Handsontable is a JavaScript library designed to help developers build interactive data grids into their web applications. Offering a familiar spreadsheet-like interface, it allows users to edit, sort, and filter data with ease. Highly customizable and compatible with popular frameworks like React and Angular, Handsontable empowers developers to build robust data manipulation features into their web applications.

The Handsontable 18.0.0 release introduces a complete rewrite of its core from JavaScript to TypeScript. Although largely invisible in day-to-day use, this investment strengthens the foundation of the project, making the codebase easier to maintain, reducing the likelihood of defects, and providing developers with improved type safety and tooling. It lays the groundwork for future enhancements while helping ensure a more reliable experience for everyone building with Handsontable.

To see a full list of what's new in version 18.0.0, see our release notes.

Handsontable is licensed per developer and is available as an Annual or Perpetual license with 1 year support and maintenance. See our Handsontable licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our Handsontable product page.

Create More with a Universal Highcharts Assistant

July 3, 2026
Highcharts GPT has been renamed Highcharts Assist to reflect a more flexible, future-ready assistant that goes beyond a single AI model.

Highcharts is a JavaScript charting framework that allows web developers and data analysts to generate dynamic, visually appealing charts and graphs for websites and web applications. It can display a variety of chart types, including line, spline, area, column, bar, pie, scatter, and many more. Highcharts is well-known for its ease of use, rich documentation, and ability to handle huge datasets efficiently. Features include responsive design, accessibility support, and cross-browser compatibility. Its customization capabilities allow users to create bespoke data visualizations that increase engagement and provide insightful data presentations.

Highcharts GPT has been renamed Highcharts Assist to represent its evolution from an AI assistant associated with a single language model to a universal assistant for the Highcharts platform. Highcharts Assist provides software developers with support across implementation, debugging, licensing, product guidance, and best practices, while its model-agnostic approach allows the underlying AI technology to evolve over time without changing the user experience.

Highcharts Core is licensed on an annual or perpetual basis, OEM licenses, and Advantage Renewals. It is licensed per Developer and has several license options including Internal, SaaS, SaaS+, and Self Hosted. See our Highcharts Core licensing page for full details.

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