Php/Wordpress: Storing post content into variable?

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When using the the_post() loop, how do I fetch the post data? I can't retrieve the post content data with the_content() because it automatically 'prints' the content on the screen.

I need it to be stored in a value so I can manipulate it, I need to display only a small portion of the content for the headlines.

General tip: if you have a wordpress function the_x() that ouputs something, then there's usually a get_the_x() that returns that output instead of outputting it. — Marc B
– Marc B, Commented Apr 3, 2012 at 17:32

David Nguyen · Accepted Answer · 2012-04-03 17:27:08Z

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use get_the_content() to get the contents of the post

answered Apr 3, 2012 at 17:27

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pp19dd · Accepted Answer · 2012-04-03 17:27:26Z

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See get_the_content() function - http://codex.wordpress.org/Function_Reference/get_the_content

Note the section there on applying filters apply_filters('the_content',...

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Marcelo Rodovalho · Accepted Answer · 2013-04-23 11:45:47Z

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Or... just the global var $post

$post->post_content

answered Apr 23, 2013 at 11:45

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