How to remove unwanted Admin columns from any post type?
The Admin Column Editor addon from WP Adminify allows you to customize the columns displayed on the WordPress admin dashboard for different post types. This is useful for decluttering your interface, removing unnecessary information, and highlighting the data that matters most to you or your users.
Steps to Remove Unwanted Admin Columns:
1. Activate the Admin Column Editor Addon:
- Navigate to the WP Adminify dashboard within your WordPress admin panel.
- In the Addons section, locate the Admin Column Editor and download and activate it.
2. Accessing Admin Column Settings:
- Once activated, go to the WP Adminify menu and select Admin Columns to open the editor interface.
- The screen will display a list of post types, such as Posts and Pages, as shown in the provided image.
- Select the post type for which you want to manage the admin columns. For instance, click on Post to modify the columns for regular posts.
3. Removing Unwanted Columns:
- In the Admin Column Editor interface, you’ll see a list of all active columns for the selected post type, such as Title, Author, Categories, Tags, Date, etc.
- To remove an unwanted column, click on the "X" button located next to the column name. This will delete the column from the admin view for the selected post type.
- You can repeat this for any other columns you don’t need.
4. Reordering and Adjusting Columns:
- You can also rearrange columns by dragging and dropping them in the desired order, ensuring that the most important information appears first.
- Customize each column’s settings, such as adjusting its width or modifying the label, to fit your preferences.
5. Save Your Changes:
Once you have removed or modified the desired columns, click the Save Settings button at the bottom of the screen to apply your changes.
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Updated on December 2, 2024
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