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[Resolved] How to deactivate description defaut field in custom taxononmy ?

This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.

Problem:
The user would like to deactivate taxonomy description field.

Solution:
Deactivating the default fields of a custom taxonomy is not supported by WordPress. Toolset does not support it either.
A workaround would be to only hide the description input on the backend forms and to not use it on any Toolset form.
Check these pages:
- https://wordpress.stackexchange.com/questions/253124/remove-category-description-textarea
- https://wordpress.stackexchange.com/questions/56569/remove-the-category-taxonomy-description-field

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Last updated by romanB-3 4 years, 7 months ago.

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#1573253

Hello,
How to deactivate description defaut field in custom taxononmy ?
Thank you.

#1573307

Hello and thank you for contacting the Toolset support.

Deactivating the default fields of a custom taxonomy is not supported by WordPress. Toolset does not support it either.
A workaround would be to only hide the description input on the backend forms and to not use it on any Toolset form.
Check these pages:
- https://wordpress.stackexchange.com/questions/253124/remove-category-description-textarea
- https://wordpress.stackexchange.com/questions/56569/remove-the-category-taxonomy-description-field

You can also suggest a feature and our product manager will evaluate it and decide if it should be added.
https://toolset.com/home/contact-us/suggest-a-new-feature-for-toolset/

#1575919

My issue is resolved now. Thank you!