Adding a name to TD (columns) in DataTables

Question

I need to add names to each td in table. Like this.

<table>
    <tbody>
        <tr>
            <td name="Name">#Value#</td>
            <td name="Type">#Value#</td>
            <td name="Price">#Value#</td>
        </tr>
        ....
    </tbody>
</table>

So generally I want all columns to have names. This is what I browsed through and still can't really "put my finger" on it. DataTables forum post, how to add class to jquery.datatables columns?

I clearly explained it. I want to add a name to a TD with DataTables plugin. — rexdefuror
– rexdefuror, Commented Dec 4, 2013 at 15:25
@rexdefuror Whatever you are trying to achieve can be done by assigning id to your columns or you can assign id to your table. Is it feasible for your solution? — Suraj Singh
– Suraj Singh, Commented Dec 4, 2013 at 15:25

Suraj Singh · Accepted Answer · 2013-12-04 15:36:52Z

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Assign Id to your td fetch that and assign it name attribute .

 <tr>
     <td id="tdFirst" >#Value#</td>

 </tr>

 var nTds = $('#tdFirst').attr('name', "WhateverNameYouWant");

It's not a very good solution but see if it works for you.

answered Dec 4, 2013 at 15:36

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rexdefuror Over a year ago

Yeah I thought of that as well, but trying to find some more eligible solution if possible. Thanks though.

Suraj Singh Over a year ago

@rexdefuror If your columns and their names are constant throughout whole table (or rows), You can select whole table and loop through it assigning names using this api.jquery.com/eq

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