Hiding empty taxonomy terms in search filters

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Problem: I would like to hide any search filter options that are irrelevant or empty.

Solution: You can use the Views feature "Limit Filter Inputs According to Available Results". This feature can hide any options that would produce no results in the View.

Relevant Documentation:
https://toolset.com/documentation/user-guides/front-page-filters/advanced-settings-custom-search/

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Last updated by doronN-2 6 years, 1 month ago.

Assisted by: Christian Cox.

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October 14, 2018 at 2:12 pm #1127044

doronN-2

I have Organisation as CPT. It has custom taxonomies: Org type, Service type, Target Audience, Ares of operation. I have an archive page with a search drop-down for filtering Organisations by different taxonomies. You can see it here

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Some taxonomies terms are empty - i.e no Organisation is associated with them. I want to hide empty taxonomies from the dropdown (without deleting them in the backend). How Do I do that?

Thanks!

October 14, 2018 at 4:32 pm #1127071

Christian Cox

Hi, you can use the Views feature "Limit Filter Inputs According to Available Results". This feature can hide any options that would produce no results in the View. We have information about that available here: https://toolset.com/documentation/user-guides/front-page-filters/advanced-settings-custom-search/

Let me know if I've misunderstood your request.

October 18, 2018 at 6:29 am #1129591

doronN-2

My issue is resolved now. Thank you!