Display taxonomy description on WordPress archive

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Assisted by: Waqar.

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October 27, 2022 at 11:01 pm #2484923

Hello,

I am struggling to find how to add the taxonomy description to each taxonomy page in my client's business directory.

When I edit the Directory archive, I try adding a dynamic single field above the archive loop, but the Post Taxonomy select has no options.

Am I missing something or is there a completely separate way of adding the taxonomy description to the archive template.

Cheers,

October 30, 2022 at 5:46 am #2485867

Waqar

Hi,

Thank you for contacting us and I'd be happy to assist.

The use of the taxonomy term data and custom fields as a source in the archive blocks is not supported. But, you can use the shortcode "wpv-taxonomy-description" in a "Fields and Text" block to show the current taxonomy term's description:
https://toolset.com/documentation/programmer-reference/views/views-shortcodes/#wpv-taxonomy-description


[wpv-taxonomy-description]

I hope this helps and please let me know if you need any further assistance with this.

regards,
Waqar

October 31, 2022 at 1:23 pm #2486315

My issue is resolved now. Thank you!