What are WordPress Shortcodes?

Shortcodes are simple text tags that you can place inside a WordPress page or post to display dynamic content generated by a plugin or theme.

They make it easy to insert complex features without writing any code.

A shortcode looks like this:

[ShortcodeName option1=value1 option2=value2]

When the page is viewed, WordPress replaces the shortcode with the output defined by the plugin – for example, a list of contacts, a map, or a login menu.

How to Use Shortcodes

• Edit the page or post where you want the content to appear.
• Click the + icon to add a new block.
• Search for “Shortcode” and select the Shortcode block.
• Type or paste the shortcode inside the block.
• When using the classic editor, just type or paste the shortcode in the content area.
• Add parameters (if needed) to customize the output.
• Update or publish the page
• –> the shortcode will be replaced by the plugin’s content.

✅ You can place multiple shortcodes on the same page.

Shortcodes from the MMS Plugin

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[BranchContacts]

Displays branch contact details.
Options:
b – Branch ID (optional)
bank=1 – Show branch bank details
map=1 – Show a map to the branch

Examples:

[BranchContacts b=15]

[BranchContacts b=11  bank=1 map=1 ]

Get Branch ID’s from /branch-list/

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[OfficeBearer]

Shows contact details of an office bearer for a specific duty.
Options:
D – Duty ID (required)
B – Branch ID (optional)

Examples:

[OfficeBearer D=3]

[OfficeBearer D=3B=7]

Get Duty ID’s from /duties/

Get Branch ID’s from /branch-list/

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[duty d=DutyID] Shows name & description of a Duty
[branch_list] Shows a list of branches
[member_list] Shows a list of members
[membertypes] Shows a list of membertypes
[member_record] Displays details of a specific member
[mms_branches_grid num=3 class="branch-sec"]  Shows a grid of branches
[mms_events_grid num=5 class="event-sec"] Shows a grid of events

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