I use this shortcode very often: [foo]123[/foo].
I'd like to drag and drop a custom block in the block editor, instead of typing the shortcode (and making typos).
So how do I create a custom block, that just wraps that shortcode?
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- First Add a normal Shortcode block and type the shortcode [foo]123[/foo]
- Then click More Options for the block and select Add to Reusable Blocks
- Then provide a name as Foo
- Next, time you can search and add the Foo block instead of typing the shortcode
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I actually wanted a programmatic way to do this, but I see I didn't put that in the question. So your answer is valid. Thanks.lonix– lonix2020-01-18 04:46:21 +00:00Commented Jan 18, 2020 at 4:46
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I see. I didnt get that idea from the question. There should be a way to do it. Havent tried yet. Will update if i have time to check and find a solutionRakhitha Nimesh– Rakhitha Nimesh2020-01-18 05:32:23 +00:00Commented Jan 18, 2020 at 5:32
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1Don't worry, your answer is valid for this question. Thanks!lonix– lonix2020-01-18 05:41:00 +00:00Commented Jan 18, 2020 at 5:41
There is a way to do this via code: use the do_shortcode('[your-shortcode-name-here]') function. It's drop-dead simple. The doc is at https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/functions/do_shortcode/.
You can use a filter hook with the do_shortcode() function to make pretty much anything in WordPress shortcode-capable. For example, to enable shortcodes in the post titles, do this: add_filter('the_title', 'do_shortcode')
