- 🇳🇱Netherlands johnv
BTW,
I was already surprised that my view on the Drupal issue queue did not have a pager (or only a min pager)
And I was amazed by #3 that this can be influenced in the URL:
This gives the mini pager:
https://www.drupal.org/project/issues/drupal?text=pager&status=Open →
And this gives the full pager:
https://www.drupal.org/project/issues/drupal?status=Open → - 🇮🇳India anjalibarad
Problem/Motivation
Currently, Views pagination only allows users to navigate using previous/next arrow links. This can be inefficient when dealing with large datasets, as users must click through multiple pages to reach a specific one. Adding a direct page number input field will improve usability and efficiency.
Steps to reproduce
- Create a View with pagination enabled.
- Display the View and attempt to navigate to a specific page.
- Observe that there is no option to enter a page number directly.
Proposed resolution
- Introduce a text input field alongside the existing pagination controls.
- Allow users to enter a page number and navigate directly when they submit the input.
- Ensure proper validation to prevent invalid page numbers (e.g., negative numbers, non-numeric input, exceeding total pages).
- Integrate seamlessly with Drupal’s Views system without breaking existing pagination functionality.
Remaining tasks
- Develop and test the pagination input field functionality.
- Implement form validation for the page number input.
- Ensure compatibility with different themes and responsive layouts.
- Write automated tests to validate the functionality.
- Update documentation and user guides for the new feature.
User interface changes
- A new input field will be added to the pagination controls in Views.
- Users will be able to enter a page number and press "Go" or "Enter" to navigate.
- Improved user experience for large datasets in Views.
Introduced terminology
- Pagination Input Field: A new input box allowing users to enter a page number directly.
API changes
- No API changes
Data model changes
- No changes to the data model.
Release notes snippet
The Views pagination system now includes an input field allowing users to enter a page number directly, improving navigation for large content lists. This enhancement provides a more efficient way to jump to a specific page without excessive clicking.