Posts by Yogananthan Sithivinayagam

Edit-Safe Smart Form Alerts in Oracle APEX: Highlight Changes and Confirm Before Save 

Introduction  In many Oracle APEX applications, users edit critical data through forms. However, standard forms do not provide clear feedback about what fields were changed before saving. This can lead to accidental…

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Custom Process Progress Bar in Oracle APEX

Introduction Oracle APEX provides several standard components for tracking progress, but they are mostly percentage-based. In applications where a batch or job moves through defined sequential operations, users need a step-by-step visual…

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Display Report Execution Time with #TIMING# in Oracle APEX

Introduction/ Issue:   The *TIMING# substitution variable represents the elapsed time (in seconds) taken to render a region, including the time to fetch data and render region items. This variable is…

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Displaying Counts in APEX Navigation Menu in Oracle APEX

Introduction/ Issue:   In Oracle APEX, it’s possible to dynamically present the number of items—such as pending modules, unread messages, or active records—next to navigation entries (e.g., “Modules [5]”). This live…

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To Wrap Heading and Column Text in Oracle APEX Interactive Grid

Introduction:     In Oracle APEX, when dealing with dynamic or lengthy data, the default behavior of column headers and cell contents may not always provide the best user experience, especially when…

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Disable Right-Click and Shortcut Keys in Oracle APEX

Introduction: In Oracle APEX, restricting right-click and shortcut keys can improve security and control user interactions. Disabling these features prevents unauthorized access to browser tools, sensitive data, and unintended actions,…

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Hiding Default Toolbar Buttons in Oracle APEX Interactive Grids

Introduction  Oracle APEX Interactive Grids are highly flexible for managing data, but sometimes you need to customize the toolbar by hiding default buttons like “Edit,” “Save,” or “Add Row.” This…

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Dynamic Action Success Message Oracle APEX

Introduction:  Oracle APEX (Application Express) is a robust platform that simplifies web application development. One key aspect of building user-friendly applications is providing clear and immediate feedback. Success messages, in…

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