The 'Code Area' field allows you to add custom CSS, Javascript, HTML and PHP to an advanced custom field, whcih can be use anywhere in your wordpress template files.

The code area uses Code Mirror and has various themes to suit.

CSS Type your css, no tags needed

Javascript Type your Javascript, no tags needed

PHP Type your PHP, no tags needed (Note, you can not open and close php tags anywhere in your code)

Output all types of code in the usual fashion the_field('code_area_field');

Compatible with both ACF V3 & V4

1.0.1 - Fixed the editor. (replaced <?= with echo)

This add-on can be treated as both a WP plugin and a theme include.

Install as Plugin Copy the 'acf-code_area' folder into your plugins folder Activate the plugin via the Plugins admin page

Include within theme Copy the 'acf-code_area' folder into your theme folder (can use sub folders). You can place the folder anywhere inside the 'wp-content' directory Edit your functions.php file and add the code below (Make sure the path is correct to include the acf-cf7.php file)

add_action('acf/register_fields', 'my_register_fields');

function my_register_fields()
{
    include_once('acf_code_area-field/acf_code_area-v3.php');
}

Code Area field options



Editing a Code Area field