Inline Editing Guide

Overview

Inline editing allows you to edit post properties directly in the table without navigating to the post editor. This provides a faster, more efficient workflow for managing multiple posts.

Title Editing

Editing Process

How to Edit:

1. Click on the post title in the table
2. Title becomes editable (contentEditable)
3. Edit the text directly
4. Press Enter or click outside to save
5. Changes saved via REST API
6. Display updates immediately

Visual Feedback:

• Editable state indicated
• Cursor changes
• Text selection
• Save on blur
• Save on Enter

Saving Behavior

Save Triggers:

• Press Enter key
• Blur event (click outside)
• Tab key (future)
• Escape to cancel (future)

Save Process:

1. Get edited text
2. Validate content
3. Sanitize input
4. REST API call
5. Update display
6. Success feedback

Validation:

• Title required
• Minimum length
• Maximum length
• HTML sanitization
• Error handling

Error Handling

Error States:

• Validation errors
• API errors
• Network errors
• Permission errors
• Error messages

Error Display:

• Error notification
• Visual feedback
• Error message
• Retry option
• Helpful guidance

Status Editing

Inline Status Select

Component:

• Dropdown in table cell
• All available statuses
• Visual badge
• Instant update
• REST API call

Status Options:

• Published (green badge)
• Draft (yellow badge)
• Pending Review (orange badge)
• Private (gray badge)
• Scheduled (blue badge)
• Trash (red badge)

Update Process

Editing Steps:

1. Click status badge
2. Dropdown appears
3. Select new status
4. Updates immediately
5. REST API call
6. Badge updates
7. Success notification

Visual Feedback:

• Dropdown appears
• Selection highlight
• Badge updates
• Color changes
• Success feedback

Status Badges

Badge Colors:

• Published: Green
• Draft: Yellow
• Pending: Orange
• Private: Gray
• Scheduled: Blue
• Trash: Red

Badge Display:

• Color-coded
• Text label
• Visual indicator
• Status information
• Consistent styling

Author Editing

Inline User Select

Component:

• Dropdown in table cell
• Searchable user list
• Paginated results
• Avatar display
• Name display

Features:

• User search
• Pagination (10 per page)
• Avatar preview
• Name display
• Instant update

User Selection

Selection Process:

1. Click author cell
2. Dropdown appears
3. Search or browse users
4. Select user
5. Updates immediately
6. REST API call
7. Display updates

Search Functionality:

• Real-time search
• Searches names/emails
• Instant filtering
• Paginated results
• Clear search

Pagination:

• 10 users per page
• Previous/Next buttons
• Page navigation
• Total users
• Efficient loading

User Display

Display Format:

• Avatar (if available)
• User name
• Email (if no name)
• Visual indicator
• Consistent styling

Avatar Display:

• User avatar image
• Initial letter fallback
• Circular display
• Size: 32px
• Consistent styling

Featured Image Editing

Inline Image Select

Component:

• Click image area
• Media library modal
• Select new image
• Updates thumbnail
• REST API call

Features:

• Media library integration
• Image preview
• Thumbnail display
• Instant update
• Visual feedback

Image Selection Process

Selection Steps:

1. Click image thumbnail
2. Media library opens
3. Browse or search images
4. Select image
5. Updates thumbnail
6. REST API call
7. Display updates

Media Library:

• Full media library
• Search functionality
• Image preview
• Selection interface
• Close on select

Thumbnail Display

Display Format:

• Featured image thumbnail
• Fallback icon
• Size: 40x40px
• Rounded corners
• Consistent styling

Fallback:

• Default icon if no image
• Document icon
• Consistent display
• Visual indicator
• Clear indication

Best Practices

Inline Editing Tips

Efficient Editing:

• Use inline editing for quick changes
• Batch edit for multiple fields
• Use keyboard shortcuts
• Save frequently
• Verify changes

Editing Workflow:

• Edit titles inline
• Change status quickly
• Update authors easily
• Change images quickly
• Verify all changes

Error Prevention

Before Editing:

• Verify permissions
• Check post status
• Confirm changes
• Review content
• Test changes

During Editing:

• Save frequently
• Verify updates
• Check for errors
• Review notifications
• Confirm success

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Title Not Saving:

• Check permissions
• Verify API endpoint
• Check network
• Review errors
• Try again

Status Not Updating:

• Check permissions
• Verify status availability
• Check API response
• Review errors
• Try again

Author Not Updating:

• Check permissions
• Verify user exists
• Check API response
• Review errors
• Try again

Image Not Updating:

• Check permissions
• Verify image exists
• Check API response
• Review errors
• Try again

Solutions

Refresh Data:

• Refresh page
• Re-fetch data
• Check API
• Verify permissions
• Try again

Check Permissions:

• Verify edit capability
• Check user permissions
• Review API permissions
• Test with different user
• Contact admin