syncfusion-javascript-context-menu

Create contextual right-click menus for Syncfusion EJ2 TypeScript projects.

Updated Mar 30, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/syncfusion/javascript-ui-controls-skills --skill syncfusion-javascript-context-menu
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Skill: syncfusion-javascript-context-menu
Source: https://github.com/syncfusion/javascript-ui-controls-skills/tree/main/skills/syncfusion-javascript-context-menu
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/syncfusion/javascript-ui-controls-skills --skill syncfusion-javascript-context-menu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Provide developers a complete, production-ready reference for implementing Syncfusion TypeScript ContextMenu components so they can deliver consistent, accessible, and feature-rich right-click and touch-hold menus without guessing API details or best practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Nested and multilevel menus for hierarchical actions.
  • Dynamic item management: add, remove, enable/disable, and reorder at runtime.
  • Custom templates and icons for rich item presentations.
  • Robust event lifecycle handling (beforeOpen, onOpen, beforeClose, onClose, select).
  • Configurable animations, scrolling (HScroll/VScroll), and open types.
  • Data binding and FieldSettings mapping for JSON and hierarchical data sources.
  • Accessibility, keyboard navigation, ARIA attributes, RTL, persistence, and locale support.
  • Use cases: file operations, editor context menus, grid row actions, and context-specific dynamic menus loaded from servers.

Quick Start

Initialize a Syncfusion ContextMenu targeting your element, configure items and fields, enable scrolling and accessibility settings, then append the component to the page.

Frequently Asked Questions about syncfusion-javascript-context-menu

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a right-click context menu in a TypeScript web application?

Yes, you can build multilevel nested context menus for hierarchical actions. The component supports dynamic item management, allowing you to add, remove, enable, disable, and reorder menu items at runtime without re-rendering the entire menu structure.

Does the Syncfusion context menu support keyboard navigation and ARIA attributes?

You bind hierarchical or JSON data sources using FieldSettings mapping to define text, icon, and child item fields. This configuration automatically generates structured context menus from your data without manually defining each item.

How do I handle context menu events like beforeOpen and onClose in EJ2?

The component exposes a robust event lifecycle including beforeOpen, onOpen, beforeClose, onClose, and select. You attach handlers to these events to intercept menu rendering, execute custom logic, and respond to user item selection.

Can I add custom templates and icons to Syncfusion context menu items?

Yes, you can apply custom templates and icons for rich item presentations. This allows you to embed HTML elements, images, or styled content within menu items to achieve a highly customized visual interface.