How to use disable_formats_dropdown filter in WordPress

Are you looking to customize the post list table in WordPress by removing the ‘Formats’ drop-down? The disable_formats_dropdown filter hook might just be what you need. It’s a handy tool for developers wanting to tweak WordPress functionalities. Let’s dive into how you can use this hook in your projects.

Example 1: Basic Usage of disable_formats_dropdown

Here’s a straightforward example of how you can use the disable_formats_dropdown hook. This example demonstrates registering the hook using the add_filter function.

    function weplugins_modify_disable_formats_dropdown_defaults($disable, $post_type) { 
        // Customize the $disable variable as per your requirements
        return $disable; 
    }
    // Add the filter
    add_filter("disable_formats_dropdown", "weplugins_modify_disable_formats_dropdown_defaults", 10, 2);
    

Example 2: Conditionally Disabling Formats Dropdown

If you want to conditionally disable the formats dropdown based on the post type, this example will guide you through it.

    function weplugins_conditionally_disable_formats_dropdown($disable, $post_type) {
        if ($post_type === 'custom_post_type') {
            $disable = true; // Disable for 'custom_post_type'
        }
        return $disable;
    }
    add_filter("disable_formats_dropdown", "weplugins_conditionally_disable_formats_dropdown", 10, 2);
    

Example 3: Removing a Hook Callback

At times, you might need to remove a previously registered hook. This example shows how to use remove_filter for that purpose.

    // Remove the filter
    remove_filter("disable_formats_dropdown", "weplugins_modify_disable_formats_dropdown_defaults", 10, 2);
    

When removing a hook, ensure that the callback function name, priority, and number of arguments match those used when adding the hook.

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