Can datatables sort a column with an input field?

Question

I am trying to make datatables sort my columns. The first column works okay as it\'s a simple number. However the next column is an input field. When I try to make that sort

Answer 1

If you decide to use the columns option where you are rending information from a JSON file you can easily add a hidden span on your render property. It appears as though DataTables looks for text to order and if it cannot find any, it will break. The example at https://datatables.net/examples/plug-ins/dom_sort.html uses a table that has already been rendered. Here is an example using an API:

...columns([{ 
        "data": "receivedDate",
        "render": function (data, type, row, meta)
        {

            if (data == "null")
            {
                return "";
            }
            else
            {
                return "" + moment(data).format('MM/ DD / YYYY') + "";
            }
        }
    }]);