Shortcodes

Shortcodes are Solodev's templating language — small [bracketed] tags that pull in data, control page flow, or render a widget, written directly alongside HTML in a page's markup. They're parsed server-side before a page is served.

[google_website_search google_cse_id="XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX"]

Self-closing shortcodes look like [shortcode attr="value"].

Enclosing shortcodes wrap content and use an opening and closing tag: [shortcode attr="value"]...content...[/shortcode].

Double curly braces {{field_name}} are used to reference content fields within an enclosing shortcode, such as [repeater] or [entry]. The field names correspond to the fields available in your modules.

Categories

Name	Description
Core	Fundamentals: admin/frontend gating, asset files, layout and formatting, string helpers, dates, error reporting.
Extended	Conditionals, filters, Google Search, and other add-on integrations.
Page	Page and folder metadata — titles, descriptions, navigation, breadcrumbs.
Module	Pull and filter entries from a Datatable or Calendar module: repeaters, detail pages, categories, tags, pagination.
User	Login, signup, and account-management forms for secured areas of a site.

Writing your own

A website can register its own PHP file of custom shortcodes, on top of the built-in ones. See Building Custom Shortcodes.

See also

The Solodev Alert Module effortlessly manage and display alerts on your website. Customize messages to match your needs and make sure your audience never misses an important update.

The Solodev Blog Module makes it easy to create, organize, and publish posts on your website. Add featured images, videos, and categories to enrich your articles and keep your audience connected.

The Solodev Calendar Module makes it simple to schedule, organize, and showcase upcoming events on your website. Publish details with rich descriptions, add categories, and ensure your community never misses an important date.

The Solodev Contact provides a simple way to collect inquiries, feedback, and requests. Customize fields, manage submissions, and ensure every message reaches your team.

Change a form's settings. From the form's overview page, click Modify. A Module Form's Modify panel is built on the same underlying schema as Module Overview's Modify -- Grid Display, Table Schema, and API Info work identically -- with two form-specific additions: Email Options and Relationships.

Keep your users informed about your company happenings or press releases with the News Desk. Complete with categories, the News Desk can be used in multiple locations throughout your website.

The Solodev Quick Links Module makes it easy to streamline navigation by providing direct paths to key content. Save users time, improve efficiency, and guide them exactly where they need to go.

Customize each slide with images, text, buttons, and links to match your brand perfectly. Manage multiple slides effortlessly and keep your homepage content fresh and engaging.

Click the Update button on a website's Website Overview dashboard, to edit its site title, framework, social links, and other settings.

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