Allow Setting Default from String for Checkbox Field in Form

This snippet allows JetFormBuilder checkbox fields to accept default values from a string format, parsing 'checked::' prefixes to establish correct default states for individual options.

Specifications
Allow Setting Default from String for Checkbox Field in Form
7 January, 2026
  • Plugin
    • JetFormBuilder
  • Category
    • Forms
  • Programming languages
    • PHP
Source code

Installing Instruction

How to Add Snippets into the functions.php File of the Active Child Theme

Attention: Create a site backup before applying any changes to functions.php.

This ensures that you can restore the website if something goes wrong after adding the code snippet.

  1. Copy the required code snippet to your clipboard.
  2. Navigate to WordPress Dashboard > Appearance > Theme File Editor.
  3. Click the functions.php tab to open the file.
  4. Paste the code snippet below the existing code in the Selected file content: area.
  5. Click the "Update File" page.

Example Use Case

Use this snippet to enhance JetFormBuilder forms by enabling simpler string-based default value setting for checkboxes. Useful for developers or designers needing flexible default state control in forms.
Applicable scenarios:

  • Forms requiring dynamic default checkbox selection.
  • Developers simplifying default value management for checkboxes.
  • Advanced form customization without complex coding.
Specifications
Allow Setting Default from String for Checkbox Field in Form
7 January, 2026
  • Plugin
    • JetFormBuilder
  • Category
    • Forms
  • Programming languages
    • PHP
Source code

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