Meta Box Columns

Custom fields can make WordPress edit screens long and harder to scan when they appear in a single vertical list. Meta Box Columns arranges fields side by side in a flexible 12-column grid, giving editors a clearer view of the fields they need to fill in. The shorter layout can also reduce scrolling through lengthy forms.

The plugin works as an add-on for Meta Box and can be used with existing Meta Box configurations. Developers can adapt existing meta boxes without rewriting code. It can also be used with the MB Tabs extension to arrange fields in columns within tabbed sections, including for custom post types such as artist profiles.

Features

• 12-column grid: Arrange custom fields side by side in a flexible 12-column grid, making edit screens easier to scan.
• Existing configurations: Use the column layout with existing Meta Box configurations, so developers can adapt meta boxes without rewriting code.
• Shorter edit forms: Place fields across the page instead of stacking them vertically, reducing the length of forms and the need to scroll.
• Theme compatibility: The plugin is compatible with themes, supporting consistent styling across the WordPress backend.
• MB Tabs support: Combine columns with the MB Tabs extension to organize fields in tabbed sections on WordPress edit screens.
• Custom post types: Use organized field layouts for complex custom post types, including artist profiles and forms with multiple fields.

Best for

• WordPress sites using Meta Box
• Developers organizing custom fields
• Sites with complex custom post types