=== ExcelTable for Elementor ===
Contributors: sightfactory
Tags: excel, spreadsheet, elementor, table
Requires at least: 6.4
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 8.1
Stable tag: 1.0.8
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

An Elementor widget to display an Excel spreadsheet file.

== Description ==
Easily import Excel spreadsheets and display them as responsive HTML tables directly in your Elementor pages. This Elementor widget lets you upload .xls or .xlsx files, preview the data, and insert clean, styled tables without any coding. Perfect for product lists, schedules, reports, and more.

Features:

* Upload and import .xls or .xlsx Excel files directly into Elementor.
* Instantly convert spreadsheet data into responsive HTML tables.
* Customize table styles using Elementor's native design controls.
* Supports large datasets with keyword search.
* No coding required – fully drag-and-drop and user-friendly.

== 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? =
Currently, '.xls' (Excel 97-2003) and '.xlsx' (OpenXML Spreadsheet) files are supported.

= Can I customize the table's appearance? =
Yes, the widget offers controls for header background and text colors, and an option to use or disable the native spreadsheet styles.

= Does this plugin slow down my website? =
No, it is lightweight and optimized for performance, ensuring minimal impact on website speed. Assets are loaded only on pages that have the widget.

== 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

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.8 =
Improved Elementor table responsiveness and added support for .xls files. Fixed Elementor media library restricting selection of previously uploaded .xls / .xlsx files. Fixed PHP 8.1 deprecation notice for trim() during empty cell check.

= 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)
