Warning: This function has been deprecated. Use wp_category_checklist() instead.
dropdown_categories() WordPress Function
The dropdown_categories() function in WordPress displays a list of categories as a drop-down menu. You can use this function in your WordPress themes and plugins.
dropdown_categories( int $default_category, int $category_parent, array $popular_ids = array() ) #
Legacy function used to generate the categories checklist control.
Description
See also
Parameters
- $default_category
(int)(Required)Unused.
- $category_parent
(int)(Required)Unused.
- $popular_ids
(array)(Optional)Unused.
Default value: array()
Source
File: wp-admin/includes/deprecated.php
function dropdown_categories( $default_category = 0, $category_parent = 0, $popular_ids = array() ) {
_deprecated_function( __FUNCTION__, '2.6.0', 'wp_category_checklist()' );
global $post_ID;
wp_category_checklist( $post_ID );
}
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Changelog
| Version | Description |
|---|---|
| 2.6.0 | Use wp_category_checklist() |
| 0.71 | Introduced. |