wordpressshortcode

How to set get_the_excerpt() limit word in shordcode

I want limit words in shortcode. I'm trying to made a WP plugin here i need limited words from get_the_excerpt{(); functions.

Solution

  • PHP has so many ways : Place this in functions.php:

    function excerpt($num) {
    $limit = $num+1;
    $excerpt = explode(' ', get_the_excerpt(), $limit);
    array_pop($excerpt);
    $excerpt = implode(" ",$excerpt)."... (<a href='" .get_permalink($post->ID) ." '>Read more</a>)";
    echo $excerpt;
}

    Then, in your theme, use the code <?php excerpt('22'); ?> to limit the excerpt to 22 characters.

    Other way : <?php echo substr(get_the_excerpt(), 0,30); ?>

    enjoy!!