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RandomQuotr

Description

Allows the user to create a list of quotes and then display either a random or specific quote from that list using custom template tags or shortcodes.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/randomquotr directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
  3. Use the Settings->RandomQuotr screen add quotes in the textarea on the left-hand side. Quotes are split by carriage returns (line breaks)
  4. Use the following hooks to display the quotes:

Get a random quote
* rdqr_random_quote(); – this will display the text automatically.
* $quote = rdqr_get_random_quote(); – this stores the text within a variable.

Getting a specific quote
* rdqr_target_quote(3); – this will display the third quote in the list.
* $quote = rdqr_get_target_quote(); – this stores the text within a variable.

FAQ

Installation Instructions
  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/randomquotr directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
  3. Use the Settings->RandomQuotr screen add quotes in the textarea on the left-hand side. Quotes are split by carriage returns (line breaks)
  4. Use the following hooks to display the quotes:

Get a random quote
* rdqr_random_quote(); – this will display the text automatically.
* $quote = rdqr_get_random_quote(); – this stores the text within a variable.

Getting a specific quote
* rdqr_target_quote(3); – this will display the third quote in the list.
* $quote = rdqr_get_target_quote(); – this stores the text within a variable.

I’m using rdqr_target_quote(0) and nothing’s coming up! I know I have added quotes

The list starts at 1 not 0.

rdqr_target_quote and rdqr_get_target_quote are not doing anything!

Make sure that you are passing in a valid value. If you are passing in an invalid number (below 1, above the number of quotes), a non-number (“forty”), or there are no quotes to get, all of the functions will return null.

Can a shortcode be used to display a random quote?

Yes, use [rdqr_randomquote] in a page or post.

Can a shortcode be used to display a specific quote?

Yes, use [rdqr_targetquote singlequote=”3″] to display the third quote. Change the number 3 to the quote that you want displayed.

Can shortcodes be used in theme files?

Yes, to display a random quote place in your theme template. Display a specific quote by placing in your theme template. Change the number 3 to the quote that you want displayed.

Can shortcodes be used in widgets?

Yes, the shortcodes can be used in widgets.

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Changelog

1.0.2

  • added shortcodes

1.0.1

  • made within the functions.php file of the theme

1.0.0

  • created plugin, cleaned things up