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# Spreadsheet Editor - View Mode
Apryse Spreadsheet Editor delivers Excel-like XLSX editing in the browser—part of the Web SDK Office suite. Easily integrates with JavaScript frameworks like React, Angular, Vue, Nuxt.js, or Next.js,
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**Requirements**
*These packages are required to use these features in production. Trial keys have unlimited access to all features*
Web SDKPackage: Spreadsheet EditorLive demo
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View mode allows users to navigate spreadsheets using a familiar grid interface. View calculated cells and formulas, and change workbook sheets without making unexpected changes.
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Spreadsheet Editor must be purchased as an [add-on to your Web SDK subscription.](https://apryse.com/capabilities)
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## APIs
The Spreadsheet Editor APIs provide access to editor state and functionality, enabling you to monitor, customize, and control spreadsheet experiences in your application. For event-driven workflows, see Spreadsheet Editor [Events](/web/spreadsheet-editor/events.md) to learn how to subscribe to editor, worksheet, cell, and formula bar events.
### Get current edit mode
Use the `getEditMode` [API](https://sdk.apryse.com/api/web/Core.SpreadsheetEditor.SpreadsheetEditorManager.html#getEditMode__anchor) to check the current editor mode:
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```js
WebViewer(...)
.then(instance => {
const { documentViewer } = instance.Core;
const spreadsheetEditorManager = documentViewer.getSpreadsheetEditorManager();
const spreadsheetMode = spreadsheetEditorManager.getEditMode();
console.log(spreadsheetMode); // 'viewOnly'
});
```
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