Category Descriptions usage question

  • Resolved jamesisin

    (@jamesisin)


    16 years ago

    For every category there is a Description text field. Innitially I was under the impression that this description was used when a category archive page was accessed, but that has proven untrue. In fact, I am totally unclear as to the actual purpose of the description field as it seems its only function is to advise me, the category creator, what the category is about.

    So my question is: is it possible to use that Description text as a introduction or sub-header to the category archive page?

    Here is one of my category archive pages for reference:

    https://www.soundunreason.com/InkWell/?cat=50

    As you can see, this page begins with the text “Archive for the ‘Darkly Glasses’ Category”. I suppose following that with something like “: which is all about photography and such blah blah blah…” would be perfect.

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  • Thread Starter jamesisin

    (@jamesisin)

    Yes, I believe multi-categories are working regardless of where the first post is categorized (or multi-categorized).

    I coded html before css came into vogue. This I will have to look into more because I want to do it best.

    Thread Starter jamesisin

    (@jamesisin)

    It’s funny: in the end that plugin isn’t needed at all. I have deactiviated it. Everything seems entact. So it goes.

    Thread Starter jamesisin

    (@jamesisin)

    I have posted my solution:

    https://www.soundunreason.com/InkWell/?p=872

    For those interested…

    t31os

    (@t31os)

    If you want the code to display correctly on that page, grab a copy of SyntaxHighlighter Plus (plugin – only very small)…

    You can then use …

    [sourcecode language='php'][/source] inside you posts..

    Without losing any of the characters.. slashes, opening/closing php tags etc…

    It’s the same implementation they use at WordPress.com … and my personal favorite code highlighter for WP (i’ve tried 3 or 4 others)…

    Thread Starter jamesisin

    (@jamesisin)

    Thanks. Looks good. Saves me some research.

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