[print_post]

The shortcode creates a printable version of a specific section of a post or page.

Product

Launchpad Platform

Shortcode Attributes

  1. target_selector – Specifies the CSS selector of the element(s) to be printed. This should match the container or section of the page to be included in the printed output.
    • Default: .main-content .page-elements.
    • Options: Refer to CSS Selector Guide
  2. class – Adds a custom CSS class to the generated <a> tag. This allows you to style the print button using your theme’s CSS.
    • Options: Any text value.

Example Usage

Example 

[print_post class="print-button"]Print this section[/print_post]

Results

<a class="print-button" href="#" id="print" onclick="jQuery('.main-content .page-elements').print();">Print this section</a>
This example will display the link will have the class print-button for styling.
jQuery Dependency: This shortcode relies on jQuery to target and print the specified section. Ensure that jQuery is properly loaded on your WordPress site.
Browser Compatibility: The print functionality is dependent on the user’s browser. Some browsers may not support printing specific sections of a page.
Custom Styling: Use the class attribute to apply custom styles to the print button..