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[Resolved] Disabling comments

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Problem:

The issue here is that the user wanted to disable comments for his posts.

Solution:

You can disable the comments by going to each post and quick edit it and then ensure "allow comments" is not checked.

Finally go to Types and edit the CPT to ensure that no more posts created will not have any comments.

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This topic contains 6 replies, has 2 voices.

Last updated by johnB-37 6 years, 4 months ago.

Assisted by: Shane.

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#922624

Hi there,
I have a custom post type called "Citations."
I would like to disable comments for this post type, but I'm not sure where to do it.
Also, I 'd like to disable the pager that appears at the bottom of the page (previous citation/next citation)

A sample citation is here:
hidden link

Thanks!

#922671

Shane
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Languages: English (English )

Timezone: America/Jamaica (GMT-05:00)

Hi John,

Thank you for contacting our support forum.

This can be done by going to your CPT and scrolling down to Sections to Display when Editing.

From here just ensure that the checkbox for comments is unchecked.

Thanks,
Shane

#923078

Hi Shane,
I have unchecked the comments checkbox but I'm still seeing the "Leave a Comment" form on the front-end. I don't want people browsing the site to be able to leave a comment.
Thanks!

-John

#923156

Shane
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: America/Jamaica (GMT-05:00)

Hi John,

Would you mind providing me with admin access to the website so that I can have a look at this for you?

Could you let me know which CPT it is as well.

Thanks,
Shane

#923165

Also, the CPT is Citations

#923187

Shane
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: America/Jamaica (GMT-05:00)

Hi John,

I was able to replicate this issue on a fresh install. However you can disable the comments by going to each post and quick edit it and then ensure "allow comments" is not checked.

Finally go to Types and edit the CPT to ensure that no more posts created will not have any comments.

Thanks,
Shane

#923189

Ok, I see, it won't go back and disable comments on posts already created. That makes sense. Thanks Shane!