To ensure that the content from the WordPress editor renders correctly as rich text on the front end, you can use WordPress functions and filters to convert the content to the appropriate HTML. WordPress provides the wpautop() function, which automatically adds paragraph tags (<p>) and line breaks (<br />) to the content. This function can help in converting plain text to rich text.
Step-by-Step Plan
Ensure the Content is Processed with
wpautop(): Use thewpautop()function in your theme’s template to process the content before rendering it.Check for Common Plugins: Verify that common plugins like TinyMCE Advanced or Classic Editor are installed and configured properly. These plugins can help ensure that the visual editor works as expected and that the content is formatted correctly.
Solution: Update the Template File
Update your single-service template to use wpautop() when rendering the content.
single-service.php
<?php get_header(); ?>
<div id="smooth-wrapper">
<div id="smooth-content">
<main>
<?php
if (have_posts()) :
while (have_posts()) : the_post();
$prev_post = get_previous_post();
$next_post = get_next_post();
$prev_link = $prev_post ? get_permalink($prev_post) : '#';
$next_link = $next_post ? get_permalink($next_post) : '#';
$banner_image = get_theme_mod('service_banner_image', get_template_directory_uri() . '/assets/images/banner/cmn-banner-bg.png');
?>
<!-- ==== banner start ==== -->
<section class="cmn-banner service-single-banner bg-img" style="background-image: url('<?php echo esc_url($banner_image); ?>');">
<div class="container">
<div class="row gaper align-items-center">
<div class="col-12 col-lg-5 col-xl-7">
<div class="text-center text-lg-start">
<h2 class="title title-anim"><?php the_title(); ?></h2>
<nav aria-label="breadcrumb">
<ol class="breadcrumb">
<li class="breadcrumb-item">
<a href="<?php echo home_url(); ?>">
<i class="fa-solid fa-house"></i>
Home
</a>
</li>
<li class="breadcrumb-item">
<a href="<?php echo get_post_type_archive_link('service'); ?>">
Our Services
</a>
</li>
<li id="current-service-breadcrumb" class="breadcrumb-item active" aria-current="page">
<?php the_title(); ?>
</li>
</ol>
</nav>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</section>
<!-- ==== / banner end ==== -->
<!-- ==== service details start ==== -->
<section class="section service-details fade-wrapper">
<div class="container">
<div class="row justify-content-center">
<div class="col-12 col-xl-10">
<div class="service-details__slider">
<div class="service-details__slider-single">
<article id="post-<?php the_ID(); ?>" class="entry">
<header class="entry-header">
<h1><a href="<?php the_permalink(); ?>"><?php the_title(); ?></a></h1>
</header>
<div class="entry-content">
<?php echo wpautop(get_the_content()); ?>
</div>
</article>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</section>
<!-- ==== / service details end ==== -->
<?php
endwhile;
endif;
?>
</main>
</div>
</div>
<?php get_footer(); ?>Explanation
wpautop()Function:- The
wpautop()function adds paragraph tags (<p>) and line breaks (<br />) to the content. - By using
echo wpautop(get_the_content());, you ensure that the content is properly formatted with appropriate HTML tags.
- The
Rich Text Editor Plugins:
- Ensure that the visual editor in the WordPress admin is set up correctly.
Plugins like TinyMCE Advanced or Classic Editor can help enhance the visual editor’s functionality and ensure content is formatted correctly when switching between visual and text modes.
Plugins like TinyMCE Advanced or Classic Editor can help enhance the visual editor’s functionality and ensure content is formatted correctly when switching between visual and text modes.Additional Plugin Recommendation
If you prefer using a plugin to handle content formatting automatically, you might consider the following:
TinyMCE Advanced:
- This plugin enhances the default WordPress editor and ensures better handling of HTML content.
- It provides additional formatting options and helps maintain proper HTML structure when switching between visual and text editors.
Classic Editor:
- This plugin restores the previous WordPress editor (“Classic Editor”) and allows you to use the TinyMCE editor.
- It helps in maintaining the formatting and structure of the content.
Next Steps
a. Update the single-service template with the wpautop() function.
b. Verify that the content is now rendered correctly as rich text. c. Optionally, install and configure TinyMCE Advanced or Classic Editor plugins to enhance the visual editor.
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