Is it possible to create a field group that can be modified across entry types? Sorry if this is asked/answered elsewhere. I tried to search for it with no success.

Suppose I have a common group of fields that I want to include in different entry types, and each entry will have unique data entered in the fields. A concrete example is:

SEO / Meta


meta title
meta description
meta keywords


Later on I want to remove the "meta keywords" field from every entry type that has this "field group". Is there a way — preferably with core Craft abilities — to set it up so I can update the field group in one place and not have to touch every entry type?

A matrix field with max 1 would get the job done but feels plain wrong for this.

I have the feeling there is another way I just don't know about yet.
No, field groups are just a way to have your fields grouped in the field layout designer and fields index page. Another advantage is the possibility to drag a whole group in the designer to create a new tab.

Approaches, other than a max 1 Matrix field you mentioned, that I can think of are:


multiple predefined rows in a Table field
multiple predefined rows in a Set Table field, which allows you to have a read only "Label" column and set a max rows
custom solution implementing a new field type that has multiple input fields