---
title: "Feature Highlight: Using the [gv_entry_link] Shortcode"
date: 2022-04-12
author: "Casey Burridge"
link: "https://www.gravitykit.com/gv-entry-link-shortcode/"
---

Welcome to Feature Highlights! In this new series, we’ll be exploring exciting features of GravityView and our related add-ons to help you get the most out of our plugins.

In this edition, we’ll be focusing on one of those powerful, yet often overlooked features of [GravityView](https://www.gravitykit.com/features/) - The `[[gv_entry_link]]` shortcode!

The shortcode allows you to display a link to *view*, *edit* or *delete* a specific entry. You can use it anywhere on your website, including inside existing Views.

Keep reading to find out more! 👇

## How to Use the \] Shortcode

To use the `[[gv_entry_link]]` shortcode, all you need to do is construct the shortcode with the required parameters and paste it where you want the link to appear.

You can use the shortcode

- Inside a GravityView custom content field
- Inside WordPress Shortcode block
- In your sidebar

![The [gv_entry_link] shortcode inside a WordPress Shortcode block](https://www.gravitykit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/image-59.png)

### Parameters 

The shortcode requires the following two parameters:

- `entry_id` (the id of the entry)
- `view_id` (the id of the View where the entry resides)

To change the function of the link, you can use the action parameter, which takes three possible values:

- `read` (generates a link to view the entry)
- `edit` (generates a link to edit the entry)
- `delete` (generates a link to delete the entry)

Here’s a basic template:

```
[gv_entry_link entry_id=“22” view_id=“34” action=“edit”]
```

**Pro tip**To see a full list of accepted parameters, check out [this article](https://www.gravitykit.com/docs/gravityview/shortcodes/gv-entry-link/) on our docs site.

## Use Cases for the \] Shortcode

The `[[gv_entry_link]]` shortcode is versatile and there are many ways you can use it. Here are some examples:

- Linking to a specific entry from a blog post
- Displaying a link to an entry inside another entry in GravityView
- Displaying a custom “edit entry” or “delete entry” link on your website

![An arrow pointing to an 'Edit Entry' link underneath a personal profile](https://www.gravitykit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/image-60-1024x902.png)

## Get Started With the \] Shortcode!

In this edition of *Feature Highlights*, we looked at the powerful, yet often overlooked `[[gv_entry_link]]` shortcode for GravityView. The shortcode allows you to generate a link to view, edit or delete a specific entry. You can use the shortcode anywhere on your site, including inside your Views!

If you enjoyed this post, check out more [Feature Highlights](https://www.gravitykit.com/calendar-subscription-links/)!