Title: Need horizontal scrollbar for shortcode wpdataaccess
Last modified: March 29, 2020

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# Need horizontal scrollbar for shortcode wpdataaccess

 *  [joefridaywebmaster](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mshragesnetnet/)
 * (@mshragesnetnet)
 * [6 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/need-horizontal-scrollbar-for-shortcode-wpdataaccess/)
 * Database table has many columns and we need a horizontal scrollbar for shortcode
   wpdataaccess. Even in wide page template we cannot see many columns.

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 *  Plugin Author [Passionate Programmer Peter](https://wordpress.org/support/users/peterschulznl/)
 * (@peterschulznl)
 * [6 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/need-horizontal-scrollbar-for-shortcode-wpdataaccess/#post-12597728)
 * Hi,
 * To add a horizontal scrollbar add the following JSON in column “Table options(
   advanced)”:
    `{"scrollX":true}`
 * This link might be helpful as well:
    [https://datatables.net/forums/discussion/comment/128441/#Comment_128441](https://datatables.net/forums/discussion/comment/128441/#Comment_128441))
 * You might also consider to make your table responsive. Just set output to responsive,
   number of columns to 0 and type to modal or collapsed.
 * Let me know of this helps…
 * Best regards,
    Peter
 *  Thread Starter [joefridaywebmaster](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mshragesnetnet/)
 * (@mshragesnetnet)
 * [6 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/need-horizontal-scrollbar-for-shortcode-wpdataaccess/#post-12597820)
 * I am somewhat new to WP Data Access so having trouble locating “Table options(
   advanced)”.
 *  Thread Starter [joefridaywebmaster](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mshragesnetnet/)
 * (@mshragesnetnet)
 * [6 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/need-horizontal-scrollbar-for-shortcode-wpdataaccess/#post-12597975)
 * After further searching I did find the Table options (advanced) option in Data
   Publisher. Although, I copied {“scrollX”:true} there, it is still not showing
   the horizontal scrollbar.
 *  Plugin Author [Passionate Programmer Peter](https://wordpress.org/support/users/peterschulznl/)
 * (@peterschulznl)
 * [6 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/need-horizontal-scrollbar-for-shortcode-wpdataaccess/#post-12598302)
 * Hi,
 * Can I see your table? Doe you have a public URL?
 * The plugin uses jQuery DataTables to populate the table. From the “Table options(
   advanced)” column you can add any available jQuery DataTables option and function.
   You just need to make sure that you enter valid JSON. You can find the documentation
   here:
    [https://datatables.net/reference/option/](https://datatables.net/reference/option/)
 * Best regards,
    Peter
 *  Thread Starter [joefridaywebmaster](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mshragesnetnet/)
 * (@mshragesnetnet)
 * [6 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/need-horizontal-scrollbar-for-shortcode-wpdataaccess/#post-12598524)
 * Hi,
 * Our website is mostly restricted to logged in members only, so we would have 
   to do a TeamViewer screen sharing to see the table(s).
 * In looking at the Data Publisher edit with the Table options you suggested, the
   Test Publisher button does NOT show the horizontal scrollbar and neither does
   the page with the shortcode on it UNLESS the F12 key is pressed. If the F12 key
   is pressed, the horizontal scrollbar does present itself, but only five columns
   show. Also with the F12 key pressed, the column label spacing and the data rows
   spacing are mismatched.
 *  Plugin Author [Passionate Programmer Peter](https://wordpress.org/support/users/peterschulznl/)
 * (@peterschulznl)
 * [6 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/need-horizontal-scrollbar-for-shortcode-wpdataaccess/#post-12600105)
 * Can you make the table responsive? A responsive table will be adjust to your 
   device, so you’ll be able to view the table data even on a tablet or smartphone.
 * Best regards,
    Peter
 *  Thread Starter [joefridaywebmaster](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mshragesnetnet/)
 * (@mshragesnetnet)
 * [6 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/need-horizontal-scrollbar-for-shortcode-wpdataaccess/#post-12601788)
 * I am pretty sure the table is set for responsive in Data Publisher.
 *  Plugin Author [Passionate Programmer Peter](https://wordpress.org/support/users/peterschulznl/)
 * (@peterschulznl)
 * [6 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/need-horizontal-scrollbar-for-shortcode-wpdataaccess/#post-12605385)
 * Can you add two screenshots:
    (1) A screenshot of your publication settings (
   Data Explorer) (2) A screenshot of the table (a web page I guess)
 * Thanks,
    Peter

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