How Do I Find Shortcode Attributes in WordPress?

Shortcodes are a powerful feature in WordPress that allow you to quickly insert content into your posts and pages. You can find shortcodes by searching for them in the WordPress admin area, or by using the search function on this page.

When you find a shortcode you want to use, you need to know how to use its attributes. The attributes for a shortcode are listed below.

Shortcode Attributes

Shortcode Name

The name of the shortcode.

Shortcode Description

A brief description of the shortcode.

Default WP Shortcode

The default shortcode that is used when the shortcode is not entered into the post or page.

Type

The type of shortcode.

Plugin

If the shortcode is a plugin shortcode, this will be set to “true.”

Text

The text that will be inserted into the post or page when the shortcode is used.

Parameters

If the shortcode has any parameters, they will be listed here.

Example

To use the shortcode “my-shortcode”, you would enter the following into your post or page:

[my-shortcode]

This is the default shortcode that is used when the shortcode is not entered into the post or page.