What’s the Difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Shortcodes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Blocks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Every shortcode has a corresponding block, and every block has a corresponding shortcode. There are no feature differences between the two. Here are a few questions you can ask yourself to figure out which to use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before we explain what each block and shortcode does, let’s briefly discuss how to use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Blocks are inserted into the WordPress editor by clicking on the After adding the block, you can customize the options in the block options panel in the sidebar. The options will vary depending on which block you have selected. This example shows some<\/em> of the options for the LearnDash Course List block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All shortcodes use square brackets ( Here’s a shortcode that displays a user’s LearnDash profile information, in its default state, with no parameters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
[ld_course_list num=\"10\"]<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
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How to Use Them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Blocks<\/h3>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n+<\/code> icon, and then either searching for the name of the block, or scrolling through the list of available options. When you find the block you want to add, simply click on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\nShortcodes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
[<\/code> and ]<\/code>), along with the name of the particular shortcode you’re using, and any parameters (options) you want to set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n