Excel files are commonly used in business settings to manage data and create reports. Creating an Excel file can be a bit tricky, especially if you’re not familiar with programming. Fortunately, Sheet JS provides a simple way to create Excel files using JavaScript. In this blog post, we’ll show you how to use Sheet JS to create Excel files and provide the HTML code and CDN you’ll need to get started.
Step 1: Set Up Your HTML Code
To get started, you’ll need to create an HTML file where you’ll write the code to create your Excel file. Here’s an example of what your HTML file should look like:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>Create Excel Files Using Sheet JS</title>
<!-- use version 0.19.2 -->
<script src="https://cdn.sheetjs.com/xlsx-0.19.2/package/dist/xlsx.full.min.js"></script>
</head>
<body>
<button onclick="exportToExcel()">Export to Excel</button>
<script>
function exportToExcel() {
/* Your code to create the Excel file goes here */
}
</script>
</body>
</html>The code above includes a button that you’ll click to create your Excel file. We’ve also included the Sheet JS CDN, which you’ll need to import into your HTML file to use Sheet JS.
Step 2: Create Your Excel File
Now that your HTML file is set up, you can start writing the code to create your Excel file. Here’s an example of what your code might look like:
function exportToExcel() {
/* Create a new workbook */
var workbook = XLSX.utils.book_new();
/* Create a new worksheet */
var worksheet = XLSX.utils.json_to_sheet([
{ Name: "John Doe", Age: 30, Gender: "Male" },
{ Name: "Jane Smith", Age: 25, Gender: "Female" },
{ Name: "Bob Johnson", Age: 40, Gender: "Male" }
]);
/* Add the worksheet to the workbook */
XLSX.utils.book_append_sheet(workbook, worksheet, "Sheet1");
/* Export the workbook */
XLSX.writeFile(workbook, "example.xlsx");
}In the code above, we’re creating a new workbook and adding a worksheet to it. We’re then using Sheet JS to convert an array of objects into a worksheet and adding that worksheet to the workbook. Finally, we’re exporting the workbook to an Excel file named “example.xlsx”. You can customize the code to create a workbook and worksheet that meet your needs.
Step 3: Test Your Code
Once you’ve written your code, you can test it by clicking the “Export to Excel” button in your HTML file. When you click the button, Sheet JS will create an Excel file based on the code you wrote.
Conclusion
Creating Excel files using Sheet JS is a simple and powerful way to manage data and create reports. By following the steps above, you can get started with Sheet JS and create your own Excel files. Remember to customize your code to meet your specific needs, and feel free to experiment with different features and options offered by Sheet JS.