How can I update the nodeValue (text value) of components by inputs forms
Question
Hello.
Grapesjs is a great tool. Thanks for it.
I want to update the text value of a component by inputs, how can I do that?? if a user filled the input box with something like: TEA SITE, the title should change to it
Answers (4)
Just find the component and update it as you wish
const typedByUser = 'type something...';
const cmp = editor.getWrapper().find('.any-query-selector')[0];
cmp && cmp.components(typedByUser);
I'm also want something similar with my grapes app, but using react to update a text component via a control input. Somebody can help with that?
it works, thanks
Thanks for reporting this, @D-Rosa99. Great question about How can I update the nodeValue (text value) of components by inputs forms. The recommended approach with Components is to use the event-driven API. Start here: Check the GrapesJS documentation for your specific module Look for the on() even...
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