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 [[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! 👇

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How to Use the [[gv_entry_link]] 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

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 [[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

Get Started With the [[gv_entry_link]] 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!

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