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Jeremy Frimond
Jeremy Frimond
14,470 Points
Posted by Jeremy Frimond
Jeremy Frimond
14,470 Points

the_exerpt() for custom post types?

I would like to use the_excerpt(); for the content area of a custom post type I have created on a site. currently I am using the_field( 'content' ); for the main page. I would like just an excerpt of the content to show before the person clicks into the single post page.

How do I do this for custom post types?

cheers

1 Answer

Chris Shaw
Chris Shaw
26,676 Points
Chris Shaw
Chris Shaw
26,676 Points

Hi Jeremy,

You can do this two ways.

  1. In your register_post_type function call add the key supports and set the value as an array and inside it add exerpt as an string, or;
  2. Use the add_post_type_support hook and set your post type to support exerpt