wp_ajax_meta_box_order() WordPress Function
The wp_ajax_meta_box_order() function allows you to change the order of the meta boxes on the post edit screen. This function is only available to logged in users who have the manage_options capability.
wp_ajax_meta_box_order() #
Ajax handler for saving the meta box order.
Source
File: wp-admin/includes/ajax-actions.php
function wp_ajax_meta_box_order() {
check_ajax_referer( 'meta-box-order' );
$order = isset( $_POST['order'] ) ? (array) $_POST['order'] : false;
$page_columns = isset( $_POST['page_columns'] ) ? $_POST['page_columns'] : 'auto';
if ( 'auto' !== $page_columns ) {
$page_columns = (int) $page_columns;
}
$page = isset( $_POST['page'] ) ? $_POST['page'] : '';
if ( sanitize_key( $page ) != $page ) {
wp_die( 0 );
}
$user = wp_get_current_user();
if ( ! $user ) {
wp_die( -1 );
}
if ( $order ) {
update_user_meta( $user->ID, "meta-box-order_$page", $order );
}
if ( $page_columns ) {
update_user_meta( $user->ID, "screen_layout_$page", $page_columns );
}
wp_send_json_success();
}
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Changelog
| Version | Description |
|---|---|
| 3.1.0 | Introduced. |