Form Layout Module Introduced for Drupal Edit Form Organisation

A new contributed Drupal module called Form Layout provides site builders with a lightweight way to organise entity edit forms into tabs or accordion sections. The module introduces a dedicated configuration interface that separates layout structure from field widget management, addressing projects that require clear form grouping without broader display configuration.

The module adds a “Manage form layout” tab to the Manage form display interface in Drupal’s Field UI. Site builders can define layout regions using labels and machine keys, then assign fields through a drag-and-drop table interface. Layouts can be configured per form mode, allowing different editing experiences for administrative and simplified workflows.

Form Layout supports several layout options, including vertical tabs, horizontal tabs, and collapsible details elements. The module automatically hides empty groups that contain no accessible fields, keeping the editing interface focused. It also supports nested configurations when used with the Paragraphs module, allowing complex component-based content structures to remain manageable during editing.

Drupal consultant Luke Whitmore introduced the module in a LinkedIn post describing it as a focused alternative to the Field Group module for projects that only require edit-form organisation. The project stores layout configuration directly on the form display entity, which Whitmore says helps maintain predictable behaviour across form configurations.

The Form Layout project was created on 22 January 2026 and updated on 23 February 2026. Version 1.0.3 was released on 27 February 2026 and supports Drupal 10 and Drupal 11. The project page notes that the module is not currently covered by Drupal’s security advisory policy.

Installation is available through Composer using the command composer require 'drupal/form_layout:^1.0'. Whitmore has invited early user feedback through the Drupal issue queue as development continues.