Displaying dynamic data in a visually appealing and organized manner is essential for creating engaging websites. If you’re using Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) and want to showcase repeater field data in a clean, structured table format, Unlimited Elements for Elementor offers an excellent solution. By leveraging the Repeater Table Widget, you can seamlessly integrate and present your ACF repeater field data in an Elementor-powered website, ensuring both functionality and style. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of achieving this setup effortlessly.
Popular Use Cases to Output ACF Repeater Field in a Table Format in an Elementor Website
Recipe Ingredients and Steps
Recipe websites can benefit from tables that list ingredients, quantities, and preparation steps. This organized format allows users to follow recipes easily, improving their cooking experience.
Product Specifications Table
For product pages, showcasing technical details like dimensions, weight, materials, or compatibility in a table format offers clarity. Customers can easily compare and understand essential specifications at a glance.
Team Member Profiles
Display team members' names, roles, and skills in a structured table format. It's perfect for company websites aiming to provide an overview of their team in an organized and professional way.
Restaurant Menus
A table format is great for online menus, listing dishes, descriptions, and prices. This format makes browsing food options effortless for customers and improves their overall dining experience.
Portfolio or Case Studies
For creative professionals or agencies, tables can showcase project details like client names, completion dates, and results. This provides a clear summary of work, making it easy to navigate.
Comparison Tables
Comparing multiple products or services side-by-side in a table format is highly effective. Users can easily analyze features like pricing, specifications, or benefits to decide what suits them.
Step #1: Install and activate Unlimited Elements
Before getting started you will need to purchase Unlimited Elements pro from the link below to access the Repeater Table widget.
Then follow these steps:
Now that you have the plugin installed, it’s time to start using the Repeater Table widget.
Step #2: Adding the Repeater Table widget to your Elementor website
To output ACF Repeater Field in a Table Format, install the Repeater Table widget from the Unlimited Elements Widget library.
Step #3: Create the Repeater field in ACF
Before we begin, we need to create the Repeater field in Advanced Custom Fields (ACF).
Step #4: Add Data to the Repeater Field in a Single Post
Now, let’s add data to the Repeater field for the desired post. For this tutorial, we’ll use “Nutritional Information” as an example.
Step #5: Add the Repeater Table Widget to Your Elementor Page
Now, in the Elementor editor, Find the Repeater Table widget and drag it to the desired part of your page.
Repeater Settings
Repeater Source
Set the repeater source.
- Meta Fields
- JSON / CSV
- Google Sheets
ACF Field Name
Enter the same field name you used in the ACF Repeater field.
ACF Field Location
Select the ACF field location as "Select Post."
ACF Field From Post
Choose the post where the ACF Repeater field data is stored.
Number of Columns
Choose the number of columns to display from the connected repeater table.
General Settings
Add Columns to output ACF Repeater Field data
Wrapping it Up!
With the Repeater Table Widget, showcasing ACF repeater field data in Elementor becomes an intuitive and efficient process. This powerful combination not only enhances the user experience but also empowers you to display complex datasets in an elegant table format without any custom coding. Whether you’re managing product details, team information, or dynamic lists, this method ensures your data is both accessible and visually appealing. Start creating tables with ease and transform your Elementor website today!