Ninja Forms Layout and Styles GPL v3.0.30 Extension

Ninja Forms Layout and Styles GPL Extension Overview

The Ninja Forms Layout & Styles GPL Extension provides advanced styling options for creating complex form layouts and designs. Whether you want to apply global styles or customize individual form elements, this extension gives you full control over the appearance of your forms. Understanding how styles are applied is key to maximizing the power of this extension.

Key Features of Ninja Forms Layout and Styles GPL

1. Easy Styling of Form Elements

• The extension allows you to style various form elements, including the background color, border, text color, height, width, and more.
• Basic CSS Properties:
  • Background Color: Use a color picker or HEX values.
  • Border Width: Set border thickness (1 to 4 values).
  • Text Color: Choose text color using a color picker or HEX value.
  • Height & Width: Adjust dimensions in pixels or percentages (e.g., 500px or 100%).

2. Advanced CSS Properties

• For more control, you can modify advanced CSS properties:
  • Float: Choose from left, right, or none.
  • Font Size: Set font size in px or em (e.g., 16px or 1em).
  • Margin & Padding: Adjust spacing inside or outside of elements (supports 1 to 4 values).
  • Advanced CSS: Write custom CSS rules for even more precise control.

3. Layout & Styles Hierarchy

• The extension organizes styles in a specific hierarchy to ensure that the most specific styles take precedence.
  • Form Styles Tab: Defines default styles for form containers, rows, and success messages, applied globally across all forms.
  • Default Field Styles Tab: Applies styles to all fields in your form, including the label and field elements.
  • Field Types Styles Tab: Allows you to style specific field types (e.g., text boxes, submit buttons) individually.
  • Error Styles Tab: Customizes the appearance of error messages and fields with errors.

4. Custom CSS for Specific Fields

• You can apply custom styles to individual form fields by using specific class names or identifiers. For example, you can target all text fields or submit buttons for unique styling.

5. Layout Customization

• Columns in Lists: Use class names (e.g., NUMBER-col-list) to adjust the number of columns in list fields, giving you more flexibility in designing the layout of your forms.

6. Full Control Over Form Design

• The extension offers a high level of customization for form layouts and styles, allowing you to create visually appealing forms that match your site’s branding and design needs.

How Styles Are Applied

Understanding the order in which styles are applied is crucial for achieving the desired look. The extension follows a hierarchy:

1. Form Styles: Applied globally to all forms.
2. Default Field Styles: Applied to all fields by default.
3. Field Types Styles: More specific styles for individual field types.
4. Error Styles: Styles for error messages and fields with validation errors.

The more specific the style, the higher its priority in the styling hierarchy. For example, field-specific styles will override the default field styles.

Conclusion

The Ninja Forms Layout & Styles GPL Extension is an essential tool for anyone looking to customize the appearance and layout of their forms. With both basic and advanced styling options, you can create visually appealing, functional forms that fit perfectly with your website’s design. Whether you’re styling individual form fields or applying global styles, this extension provides the flexibility and control needed to make your forms stand out.