Editing the class names in comment_class()

Hook a filter on “comment_class”..

However, you don’t necessary need to do that because the function supports adding classes..

See the codex page here.
https://codex.www.ads-software.com/Template_Tags/comment_class

Thanks for replying t31os_.

I’m aware that I can add new classes with comment_class(‘new_class’), but I don’t see anything in that link regarding how I can remove the default wordpress classes for comments (ie. class=”comment even thread-even depth-1″ ). Unless, “hooking” a filter would do that for me, but I’m not quite sure how to do it.

I’ve tested a basic filter, it’s dead easy, but you’ll need to understand how to use arrays or know how to do some basic PHP..

I can provide code to get you started, HOWEVER!.. if you prefer for me to write it, just tell me which classes you want gone and i’ll provide the code (take less then a minute).. ??

As you can tell, my PHP knowledge is very limited but I’m always trying to learn myself before checking here ??

I’d actually want all the classes removed except for “comment”

The ones I see so far that I have no use for are “even” “odd” “thread-even” “thread-odd” “thread-alt” “depth-1” “alt”

Thanks in advance, very much appreciated!

Ok well there’s a few more then that, are you sure you want to remove them all, you may have style definitions for some of them in your theme.

Just going to grab a cup of coffee and i’ll write a filter for you.. back in a few mins..

What are the other classes that you know of?

As far as I can tell, the ones I listed above are the only classes showing up in my source code. I’m sure I’ll never use any of them as I like complete control over how my classes are assigned. Thanks again.

Here you go..

Sorry for the wait, had to feed the ginger creature before returning..

function remove_comment_classes( $classes ) {

	// Classes is an array of class names, so for each item - $array_key => $class_name
	foreach( $classes as $key => $class ) {
		// Check the class name
		switch( $class ) {
			// If the the class name is comment, move along
			case 'comment':
				continue;
			// If it's anything else, unset the item from the array (remove)
			default:
				unset( $classes[$key] );
				continue;
			break;
		}
	}
	// Clean out the variables no longer needed
	unset($key,$class);
	// Return the result
	return $classes;
}
add_filter( 'comment_class' , 'remove_comment_classes' );

Hope that helps…

You’re awesome t31! I added in a few more cases for my customized css classes and it works like a charm.

Happy to help.. ??