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[HelpHub][Ex][7.X] Experimental: hidden fields in the Forms block #2486
Description
Article:
Update for 7.x
Summary: Forms supports a Hidden input variation that is visible as a placeholder in the editor but hidden on the frontend.
Documentation action: The Forms block is still experimental, and official documentation doesn't exist yet.
Blocks: Form, Form Input
- A Hidden input field variation is available. #74131
- Hidden fields are selectable in the editor. #74131
- Hidden fields are not visible on the frontend. #74131
- Their value can be configured in Advanced settings. #74131
General
- Make sure all screenshots are relevant to the latest version
- Make sure videos, if any, are up to date
- Add ALT tags for the images
- Make sure the headings are in sentence case
- Convert all reusable blocks to a ‘regular block’.
- Update the changelog at the end of the article
Directions (click to open)
- Compare existing screenshots (on the article link) to the actual interface in the latest WordPress version.
- Ensure you have the appropriate WordPress version and that new screenshots cover the same page area as the existing one.
- If something is different in the latest version, make a new screenshot.
- Upload new screenshots to the comment on this issue.
- Request review by stating in the comment that the issue is ready for review.
Notes (click to open)
- You can set WordPress install in one click by visiting https://playground.wordpress.net/ or use InstaWP sandbox https://app.instawp.io/onboard
- We are not adding detailed updates for the Block settings - Typography, Color, Layout, Dimension and Border and for the More Options setting in the block toolbar. Pls mention the settings included for the block and link to the detailed settings pages instead.
- Some of the PRs have great videos that can be added to the article.
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github-actions commentedon Aug 11, 2026
Heads up @WordPress/docs-issues-coordinators, we have a new issue open. Time to use 'em labels.
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