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Hello World Shortcode

This WordPress file contains code to create a simple shortcode [hello_world] that outputs the text 'Hello World' wherever it is placed within the content of a post or page. The code defines a function that returns the greeting and then registers it as a shortcode in WordPress, making it easy to use for users by just adding the shortcode to their content.












<?php

// Define the function to create the shortcode
function create_hello_world_shortcode() {
    return 'Hello World';
}
// Add a shortcode that will execute the function when it is called
add_shortcode('hello_world', 'create_hello_world_shortcode');
?>

Frequently Asked Questions

The shortcode displays the text 'Hello World' on a WordPress post or page where it is inserted.