Shortcode Library

Normal Shortcodes

!Warning! – This is for advanced WordPress users only!

[icon]

• The “icon” shortcode takes the following parameters:
  • type (REQUIRED)
    • The ‘type’ option determines which icon to use.
    • The list of available icons are found here: https://fortawesome.github.io/Font-Awesome/icons/
  • link (optional)
  • color (optional – defaults to font color)
    • Color codes MUST be in either “#FFFEB8” format OR in the exact name of the color value.
    • An example of color values can be found here: http://www.computerhope.com/htmcolor.htm
  • size (optional)
    • Size will default to current text size
    • Sizes are available in 0.1 – 10
• Example usage
  • [icon type=battery-half color=darkred]  –  
  • [icon type=bicycle color=#9e7e38 size=2 link=href://business.wfu.edu] – 
  • [icon type=university size=4]  –  

[comment][/comment]

• Allows back-end users to leave comments that will not be displayed
• No parameters are taken – must have an opening and closing tag
• Example usage:
  • [comment]This will not be displayed[/comment]  –  
  • [comment]Note to Jeff – do not update this page[/comment]  –  

[diversity_event][/diversity_event]

• This shortcode was created in order to display events in a responsive, aesthetically pleasing manner.
• Originally named as it was created for the diversity page
• Parameters AND opening and closing tags are required. If either is missing, tag will not be displayed
  • month (REQUIRED)
  • day (REQUIRED)
  • Between tags – description of event, etc.
    • You can use the visual editor to add links, small images, format text, add white spaces, etc.
• Example usage:
  • [diversity_event month=Oct day=1]This is a simple calendar event[/diversity_event]
  • OCT

    1

    This is a simple calendar event
  • [diversity_event month=01 day=24]Look what you can do!A lot of stuff!!![/diversity_event]
  • 01

    24

    Look what you can do!A lot of stuff!!!

Advanced Shortcodes