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[Resolved] How to require title field to be complete for a CPT

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

Problem:

The issue here is that user wanted to make the post title required for his posts on the backend.
Solution:

This can be done by using the plugin below.
https://wordpress.org/plugins/post-title-validation/

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This topic contains 4 replies, has 2 voices.

Last updated by larryB-3 6 years, 4 months ago.

Assisted by: Shane.

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#922584

Tell us what you are trying to do? Is there a code snipped I could use or sometime of Toolset functionality to require that the title field always be completed in a custom post type prior to publishing.

#922690

Shane
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Hi Larry,

Thank you for contacting our support forum.

Are the posts being created on the frontend or the backend ?

Please let me know.

Thanks,
Shane

#922716

They are being created on the back-end.

#922721

Shane
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

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

Hi Larry,

Thanks for letting me know.

What you can do is to try using this plugin below and let me know if it helps.

https://wordpress.org/plugins/post-title-validation/

Thanks,
Shane

#922729

Thanks Shane!