This tutorial is also available in video form here: WordPress Frontend Edits and Updates Using Frontend Admin – Tutorial Video
Introduction
This article will walk you through the simple process of setting up an Edit Post Form in WordPress, allowing users to edit posts or custom post types directly from the front end. Let’s get started!
Step-by-Step Setup
1. Access Your WordPress Dashboard
- Log in to your WordPress admin area.
2. Navigate to Frontend Admin
- Scroll down to the Frontend Admin section in the dashboard.
3. Create a New Form
- Click on Forms.
- Select Add New Form.
- Name your form (e.g., “Edit Post Form”).
- Under Select Type, choose Edit Post Form.
- Click Publish.
It’s that easy! You now have a fully functional Edit Post Form that can be copied and pasted anywhere in your theme or theme builder.
4. Allowing Users to Edit Posts
Users can now edit their posts from the front end without needing to log into the WordPress dashboard. However, you may want to configure some additional settings based on where you place the form or the custom post types involved.
5. Configure the Post to Edit Field
- Open the Post to Edit field. This field will display a dropdown of all posts on your website.
- You can limit this dropdown based on custom post types. By default, it pulls in all posts.
Frontend View
On the front end, the Post to Edit field appears as a dropdown, allowing users to select either an existing post or create a new one. The form automatically updates the URL with the post ID and populates the relevant fields.
6. Customizing Form Behavior
If you prefer not to include the Post to Edit field, you can delete it. In this case, the form will edit the post based on its settings.
Editing Settings
- Scroll to Settings and click on Post.
- The Post Setting will determine which post the form is editing based on the form’s configuration.
This feature is particularly useful if you place the form in a single.php file within your theme or if you’re using a theme builder like Elementor Pro or Bricks Builder you can place this into a single post template.
7. Advanced Configuration Options
You can set the form to edit a post based on the following options:
- URL Query: Edit a post based on a parameter in the URL (e.g.,
?post_id=1283). - Specific Post: Configure the form to only edit a specific post. This setting is static.
- User’s Posts: Allow the form to edit the user’s first or most recent post.
Limiting Post Types
At the bottom of the settings, you’ll find the Post Type option. This allows you to limit the form to editing specific custom post types. For example, you can set it to only edit “Landing Pages” created with Elementor.
8. Save Your Changes
Don’t forget to save your settings after making changes!
Conclusion
Setting up an Edit Post Form in WordPress is quick and straightforward with Frontend Admin. Now your users can manage their content easily from the frontend. If you found this guide helpful, please share your feedback in the comments or let us know what you’d like to see next.
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