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1. jwwceo
   Member
   Posted 6 years ago #
   

   I would like to display the category description at the top of the category page. Any ideas how to do this..

   the title is displayed using

   <?php echo single_cat_title(); ?> so i tried

   <?php echo single_cat_description(); ?>, but it doesn't work..

   thanks in advance!

   James

2. Chris_K
   Member
   Posted 6 years ago #
   

   From memory, since the codex is throwing a wobbly...

   try <?php wp_title(''); ?>

3. Kafkaesqui
   
   Posted 6 years ago #
   

   wp_title() will just output the category title. Try this:

   <?php
global $wp_query;
$category = $wp_query->get_queried_object();
echo $category->category_description;
?>

   A little geeky, but should output what you're looking for.

4. Chris_K
   Member
   Posted 6 years ago #
   

   I get a D- for reading comprehension and a reminder not to rely on my memory.

   Thanks, Kafkaesqui. :-)

5. jwwceo
   Member
   Posted 6 years ago #
   

   Yes, thank you. That worked great. A little geeky doesn't bother me... ;)

6. drew3000
   Member
   Posted 5 years ago #
   

   <?php
   global $wp_query;
   $category = $wp_query->get_queried_object();
   echo $category->category_description;
   ?>

   Couldn't get that to show me the description. Hmmm. Is there something I'm missing? Well, obviously. I really just want to put the cooresponding catergory description with the post on full posts. Is this possible?

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