[search_form]

The shortcode provides a flexible search form that can be used in various contexts, including as a widget or inline form. It supports two primary actions: redirecting to a search results page or opening a modal window.

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Shortcode Attributes

There are a number of shortcode attributes available which you can use to customize the output.

1. action – Determines form behavior.
   • Default: redirect.
   • Options: redirect, open_modal. Specify one only.
2. pageid – WordPress page ID to redirect.
   • Options: Any numeric value. Specify one only.
3. modal – Modal ID to open.
   • Options: Any numeric value. Specify one only.
4. button_label – Text for the submit button.
   • Default: Search.
   • Options: Any text value.
5. widget – Whether to wrap the form in a widget container.
   • Default: off.
   • Options: on, off. Specify one only.
6. widget_title – Title to display when using widget mode on the sidebar.
   • Options: Any text value.
7. widget_class – Additional CSS class for the widget container.
   • Options: Any text value.
8. active – Whether the form should be rendered.
   • Default: on.
   • Options: on, off. Specify one only.

Shortcode Enclosed Content

Any content placed between [search_form] and [/search_form] will be used as a template, allowing the inclusion of any text, as well as the [search_form_field] and [address_lookup_form_field] shortcodes for defining form fields.

Example Usage

[search_form widget="1" widget_title="Project Search" action="redirect" pageid="456"]
   [search_form_field name="name" type="text" placeholder="Title"]
   [search_form_field name="categories" type="select" choices_source="taxonomy" choices="project_cat" placeholder="Categories"]
[/search_form]

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