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How to Add a Shortcode in WordPress

This is a quick step-by-step tutorial on how to add a WordPress shortcode to any of your pages or posts.

WordPress Shortcode

First make sure you have the shortcode. In my case, I use a Contact Form 7 shortcode.

Shortcode

Then go to the page or post where you want to insert the shortcode.

Shortcode WordPress

Click on the Plus button, then search for shortcode and click on the Shortcode block.

Shortcodes

You will then see a new Shortcode block with a textfield.

WordPress Use Shortcode

Enter your shortcode into the textfield.

What is a Shortcode

Then click Update.

WordPress Shortcode Example

Click on the red marked icon to see the shortcode in action.

How to Add Shortcode to WordPress

You’ll then see the output of the shortcode, in my case a nice basic contact form.