=== ExcelTable for Elementor ===
Contributors: sightfactory
Tags: excel, spreadsheet, elementor, responsive table, data table, xlsx, xls, elementor widget, excel table, html table
Requires at least: 6.4
Tested up to: 7.0.2
Requires PHP: 8.1
Stable tag: 1.0.9
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Turn Excel spreadsheets into beautiful, responsive Elementor tables without converting files, rebuilding tables or writing HTML.

== Description ==

Turn Excel spreadsheets into beautiful Elementor tables in seconds.

ExcelTable for Elementor lets you upload Excel (.xlsx and .xls) files and instantly display them as responsive, searchable, mobile-friendly tables using a native Elementor widget.

No CSV conversion. No HTML coding. No manual table rebuilding.

Whether you're publishing product catalogues, price lists, schedules, financial reports or directories, ExcelTable helps you transform spreadsheet data into professional-looking tables with just a few clicks.

= Perfect For =

* Product price lists
* Product catalogues
* Product specification tables
* Service comparison tables
* Class and event schedules
* Financial reports
* Staff and member directories
* Government notices and public information
* Sports fixtures and results
* Inventory and stock lists
* Restaurant menus
* Real estate listings
* Conference agendas
* Any data maintained in Excel

= Why Choose ExcelTable? =

* Publish Excel spreadsheets directly on Elementor pages
* Supports both .xls and .xlsx files
* No CSV conversion required
* No coding knowledge needed
* Native Elementor widget
* Responsive tables for desktop, tablet and mobile
* Built-in keyword search
* Easy styling using Elementor controls
* Easily style table headers, gridlines, borders, font weight and cell padding
* Lightweight and performance optimised
* Update tables by simply replacing the spreadsheet

= How It Works =

1. Upload your Excel spreadsheet.
2. Add the ExcelTable widget to your Elementor page.
3. Style the table using Elementor controls.
4. Publish a responsive, searchable table.

== Installation ==

1. Download the plugin ZIP file.
2. Upload the extracted folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
3. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
4. Edit a page in Elementor and search for 'Excel' to locate and add the widget.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What Excel file formats are supported? =

ExcelTable supports both .xls (Excel 97-2003) and .xlsx (modern Excel) spreadsheets.

= Do I need to convert my spreadsheet to CSV? =

No. Upload your Excel file directly without any conversion.

= Can I customise the appearance of the table? =

Yes. Style colours, typography, spacing and other visual elements using Elementor's familiar design controls.

= Are the tables responsive? =

Yes. Tables automatically adapt for desktop, tablet and mobile devices.

= Can visitors search the table? =

Yes. Built-in keyword search makes large spreadsheets easy to navigate.

= Does this plugin affect website performance? =

No. ExcelTable is lightweight and optimised for performance. Assets are loaded only on pages where the widget is used.

== Third-Party Resources ==

This plugin bundles and utilizes the following open-source library:

* **PhpOffice/PhpSpreadsheet**
    * **Description:** A pure PHP library for reading and writing spreadsheet files.
    * **Homepage:** [https://phpspreadsheet.readthedocs.io/en/latest/](https://phpspreadsheet.readthedocs.io/en/latest/)
    * **License:** MIT License
    * **License URI:** [https://github.com/PHPOffice/PhpSpreadsheet/blob/master/LICENSE](https://github.com/PHPOffice/PhpSpreadsheet/blob/master/LICENSE)
    * **Copyright:** Copyright (c) PhpOffice

== Screenshots ==

1. A native Elementor widget to quickly convert Excel Spreadsheets into HTML Tables
2. Easily style headers, fonts, gridlines and cell spacing and more.
3. Visitors can filter your HTML Table to display only rows matching keywords.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.9 =

* Improved HTML table layout and styling options including cell padding, custom column widths, text wrapping, and enhanced header styling controls.
* Fixed PHPCS styling and documentation issues to meet strict WordPress coding standards.
* Enhanced security with proper HTML escaping on table outputs.
* Resolved Yoda condition checks and package tags for complete standards compliance.
* Refined Frequently Asked Questions to answer common pre-installation questions.

= 1.0.8 =

* Added support for legacy .xls Excel files.
* Improved mobile responsiveness for generated tables.
* Fixed media library selection of previously uploaded Excel files.
* Resolved PHP 8.1 trim() deprecation warnings.

= 1.0.7 =
Fixed bug where color picker changes were not applied unless another control was toggled.

= 1.0.6 =
Refactored code and ensured compatibility with PHPCS coding standards.

= 1.0.5 =
Renamed functions, classes, and constants to use a unique prefix (`vwpete_`) to prevent conflicts.

= 1.0.4 =
Initial public release

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.8 =
Improves table responsiveness and adds text confirming .xls support. Fixes media library upload bugs and PHP 8.1 deprecation warnings.

= 1.0.7 =
Fixes for color picker controls not applying styles immediately in the Elementor widget.

== Support ==
For support and feature requests, please visit [https://sightfactory.com](https://sightfactory.com)