Feature Highlight: Using the [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 – The 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 [gv_entry_link] Shortcode

To use the 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

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 tipTo see a full list of accepted parameters, check out this article on our docs site.

Use Cases for the [gv_entry_link] Shortcode

The 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

Get Started With the [gv_entry_link] Shortcode!

In this edition of Feature Highlights, we looked at the powerful, yet often overlooked 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!

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