Where to find wordpress query_posts array keys

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I'm trying to find either in the codex or anywhere, the values one can use when making a custom query. I'm trying to learn it but, i'm not sure what it is i'm looking for.

I've gone to places like [ http://codex.wordpress.org/Template_Tags/query_posts ] and [ https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/functions/query_posts/ ] that give good examples on how to use it but for example if i do:

query_posts( array(
     'category_name' => 'name here', 
     'posts_per_page' => 100  
));

I'm aware it may be called something else but in that arrays key/value set above, what i'm looking for is a list that shows all the keys i can use so i can make my own. Any help is greatly appreciated.

What is it you're trying to do? Or are you just looking for a list of the arguments? If so - here codex.wordpress.org/Class_Reference/WP_Query#Parameters — Gavin Thomas
– Gavin Thomas, Commented May 6, 2016 at 13:46
Yes a list of the things i can use inside that array. Looking at it, kind of like what SIMON below suggested(in the link he provided i mean) — somdow
– somdow, Commented May 6, 2016 at 13:49
If you read the link that you provided, it states: ***Note: Parameter details can be found in the Parameter section of the WP_Query class article. The examples below also work with the WP_Query object. *** — Gavin Thomas
– Gavin Thomas, Commented May 6, 2016 at 13:50

Simon Pollard · Accepted Answer · 2016-05-06 13:48:10Z

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Use get_posts() instead - and if you look at https://codex.wordpress.org/Template_Tags/get_posts you will see a nice big list of all the parameters you can use.

answered May 6, 2016 at 13:48

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somdow Over a year ago

Hey Simon. thanks 4 the assist. Why should i use get_posts??? is it better in some way?

Simon Pollard Over a year ago

Take a look at this question and answer wordpress.stackexchange.com/questions/1753/… it gives a lot of detail into why you should use it etc... To summarise query_posts() edits the main query on the site which you really should not be doing. If you want to run a custom query then create a brand new query with get_posts() hence why there is a lot of nice documentation on that with examples. Good luck with it :)

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