How to create a search filter for a checkbox?

[dot832]

Hi,

I am trying to configure a search for a single value in a checkbox filed. For example, the field I am searching is a custom field that is a type checkbox. The value I am looking for is the word “Flower” and is one of 10 possible values. Other fields in the CPT include name, website URL, city, state. If a user clicks Flowers, I want to display all names meeting the flower criteria.

Would you please advise me on how to set this up?

Thank you

[Ernest Marcinko]

Hi,

If you want to search by the “name” custom field, then I suggest the search by custom fields feature, where you can select the individual custom fields to search by.

In case you need a filter (like a checkbox type layout), then creating a custom field filter is the way to go.

[dot832]

Hello Ernest,

Thank for your response. As a follow up I have two questions:

1. How can I eliminate the horizontal scroll bar at the bottom of the checkbox list?
2. How can I position the search results to the right instead of on top of the checkboxes?

Thanks.

[Ernest Marcinko]

1. It should not be there, my guess there is an added/inherent margin triggering it somewhere. Can I take a look at this? I can probably suggest a modification to prevent it.

2. Yes, of course. The best way to do that is to use a HTML block container in your theme and use the search and the results shortcode separately wherever you need them.

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