How to use edit_form_after_editor action in WordPress

Are you diving into the world of WordPress hooks and stumbled upon the edit_form_after_editor action? You’re in the right place! This hook is quite handy as it fires right after the content editor in WordPress. Perfect for adding custom functionality without messing up your theme’s core files. To get started, you’ll first need to register this hook using add_action. It’s generally a good idea to do this in a custom WordPress Plugin, so nothing breaks when you update your theme. Let’s explore some live examples to get a better hang of it.

Example 1: Basic Usage

Here’s a straightforward example of how to use the edit_form_after_editor hook. This example demonstrates registering a simple function to execute when this action occurs.

    function weplugins_execute_on_edit_form_after_editor_event($post){
       // Your custom code goes here
    }
    // add the action
    add_action( "edit_form_after_editor", "weplugins_execute_on_edit_form_after_editor_event" , 10, 1);
    

Example 2: Removing the Hook

If you ever need to remove a registered hook, you can do so using remove_action. Below is an example of how to remove the previously registered function.

    // Remove the action
    remove_action( "edit_form_after_editor", "weplugins_execute_on_edit_form_after_editor_event", 10, 1 );
    

Example 3: Advanced Customization

Want to add some advanced functionality? You can customize the hook further by using the parameters received in the function arguments. Tailor it according to your website’s requirements.

    function weplugins_advanced_edit_form_after_editor_event($post){
       // Advanced custom functionality implementation
    }
    // add the action
    add_action( "edit_form_after_editor", "weplugins_advanced_edit_form_after_editor_event" , 10, 1);
    

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