What is DokuWiki?

DokuWiki is an open-source wiki software tool known for its simplicity and versatility. It employs a straightforward syntax, making it accessible for both standard users and administrators to create and manage content. As a multi-language platform, it supports over 50 languages and has full UTF-8 support, which ensures wide usability and adoption on a global scale.

Utilizing plain text files for storage, DokuWiki facilitates easy maintenance and deployment. It comes equipped with a robust set of features including access control lists, spam blacklist, and a variety of integration options like LDAP, MySQL, and Postgres. DokuWiki's open-source nature, coupled with a strong community support system, provides a well-documented and customizable experience for users looking to run a wiki.

DokuWiki Plugins for Excel

Copy and Paste with Formatting

A plugin exists in DokuWiki that enables users to copy and paste directly from Excel files while maintaining the original formatting. This feature simplifies the process of transferring data from Excel to DokuWiki without losing the visual layout. However, users should be aware of the security implications when using this plugin.

HTML Table Embedding

Additionally, users can leverage this plugin to embed HTML tables into their DokuWiki pages. This functionality further enhances the ability to present data in a structured and visually pleasing manner within the wiki environment.

Excel-like Table Editing

The EditTable Plugin is another tool that offers an Excel-like experience for editing tables within DokuWiki. This extension provides a more intuitive and familiar interface for users accustomed to working with spreadsheets in Excel.

Spreadsheet Integration via Plugins

To integrate spreadsheet functionalities further, users can utilize the iframe plugin to embed Google Sheets into DokuWiki pages. Alternatively, the csv plugin allows for the inclusion of Google Sheets content without any layouting, expanding the capabilities for data presentation and management in DokuWiki.

Common Use Cases

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  Create a dynamic form for user input using the Bureaucracy Plugin
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  Combine multiple maintained pages into a single tabbed interface with the TabInclude plugin
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  Embed content from one page into another with the Include plugin
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  Extend the markup syntax to support custom formatting with a Syntax plugin
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  Add administrative tools to manage DokuWiki content with an Admin plugin

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DokuWiki Excel plugin and what does it do?

The DokuWiki Excel plugin, called tablecalc, allows users to insert Excel-style formulas into DokuWiki tables, adding calculation capabilities to the wiki.

Which versions of DokuWiki is the tablecalc plugin compatible with?

The tablecalc plugin is compatible with several versions of DokuWiki, including 'Kaos' 2024-02-06, 'Jack Jackrum' 2023-04-04, 'Igor' 2022-07-31, and 'Hogfather' 2020-07-29.

How do you write formulas with the tablecalc plugin?

In the tablecalc plugin, formulas start with `=` and end with `=`, with cell references starting at zero for rows and columns. It's recommended to use semi-colons as delimiters in functions.

What functions and operators does the tablecalc plugin support?

The plugin supports multiple functions including average, sum, max, min, and count, as well as operators like addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and more.

Have there been any recent updates or fixes in the tablecalc plugin?

The plugin was last updated on August 27, 2020, with improvements such as fixing compatibility issues with PHP 7 and the Hogfather version of DokuWiki, as well as enhancements to the round() function to support a specified number of decimal places.