Overriding the search block module output to add a custom wrapper

Question

My problem is fairly simple. I have written a theme_form() to override the default but I want it to kick in only in the search block. How can I do this with Drupal 7? Thanks

Answer 1

Put search-block-form.tpl.php into your theme directory, and modify it as you wish.

Another way is using hook_form_FORM_ID_alter().

/**
 * Implements hook_form_FORM_ID_alter().
 */
function HOOK_form_search_block_form_alter(&$form, &$form_state) {
  $form['#prefix'] = '<div class="custom-wrapper">';
  $form['#suffix'] = '</div>';
}