(updated) Two Column Forms (or something like that...)

(Updated Aug 2nd) We've had several requests lately to 'make forms look like they did in versions prior to v0.97.'  Meaning, place the label and input control on the same line instead of the label above the input control.  Since we're trying to move away from using tables to format the layout (the html5 way of doing things), it's not an easy fix, HOWEVER we can simulate the look using css styles.  (NOTE: we have implemented a Single column/Two Column form settings option in the next version 2.0.9 which will easily implement this feature)

Forms in 2.0

Forms in 0.96

Restyled Forms in 2.0

Though you won't necessarily end up with an exact reproduction, it will look similar.  One drawback is the width of the label is a hard width and will truncate long labels.  This more robust styling below prevents the label truncation.  Enter/Change this into your theme stylesheet: (updated Aug 2nd)

.control  {
    overflow: auto;
}

.control .label {
    display: block;
    float: left;
    width: 150px;  /* non-flexible part truncates label */
    text-align: right;
}

.control.radio .label {
    width: auto;  /* make radio buttons look normal */
}

.control.checkbox .label {
    width: auto;  /* make checkboxes look normal? may not be needed */
}

.datetime.date, .control table, .control.radiogroup table, .control.radio table, .control.checkbox table {
    display: inline;
}

.control-desc {
    margin-left: 160px;  /* make description fall directly under input */
}

.formmoduleedit .item-actions {
    display: inline;
    float:  right;
}

 

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