Global Window Object Guide • Datalist Component

window.ks.jsonRenderers.renderToDom

Understand how window.ks.jsonRenderers.renderToDom dynamically generates and attaches native browser autocomplete datalists across multi-input forms.

📖 The Story: Why Use Global window.ks for Datalists?

Complex ERP forms, invoice screens, and data entry workflows often contain multiple input fields that require search suggestions (e.g. Ledger Name, Currency, Branch, Cost Center). Rather than initializing separate autocomplete libraries or repeating module imports, window.ks provides a single, unified global engine.

Native Autocomplete

Zero extra kilobytes of JS widgets—uses native browser suggestion popovers.

Centralized Runtime

Call window.ks.jsonRenderers.renderToDom for each input list across the page.

Keyboard Friendly

Native arrow key navigation, enter selection, and mobile-responsive keyboards.

⚙️ Complete Implementation Code

// 1. Load the bundle to attach window.ks globally
await import("https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/keshavsoft/json-renderers@main/docs/dist/v14/min.js");

// 2. Define your suggestions array
const frameworks = [
  "React",
  "Vue.js",
  "Angular",
  "SvelteKit",
  "Next.js",
  "SolidJS"
];

// 3. Render datalist element into target container
window.ks.jsonRenderers.renderToDom({
  type: "datalist",
  data: frameworks,
  targetHtmlId: "dom-datalist-container",
  showLog: true
});

// 4. In HTML, link your input to the datalist:
// <input list="dom-datalist-container" placeholder="Start typing..." />

Live Execution

Live Demo: Mounted via window.ks

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Dataset Preset:

Input: list="ks-datalist-demo" window.ks.jsonRenderers.renderToDom()

Double click or start typing to activate browser suggestions.

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