Shortcode – core/shortcode
Insert additional custom elements with a WordPress shortcode.
Use the Shortcode block to write shortcodes which produce blocks.
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Example
This shortcode displays the current version of WordPress and PHP being run on the server.
[wp v p]
WordPress 6.4.1. PHP: 8.0.30
Notes
- Suitable for shortcodes which produce blocks.
- May fail to cater for new lines in block content.
- The shortcodes are not rendered in the editor but are invoked when the post is viewed.
Inline shortcodes
You can use inline shortcodes and get the same results with / without the shortcode block.
[bw_admin] is the admin user for [bw_company].
Inside a shortcode block
herb is the admin user for WP-a2z.
Inside a paragraph block
herb is the admin user for WP-a2z.