Showing a different name for same taxonomy possible?

  • mediadecay

    (@mediadecay)


    13 years, 8 months ago

    I was wondering if it were possible to use different descriptors when outputting a custom taxonomy. For example I run a site that reviews different types of things, like books and movies. In my movie review post type I have a taxonomy of “writer” that will be output when published will read like: “Writer: John Doe”. But for a book review I’d like to be able to have it read like: “Author: John Doe” as it sounds better. So my question is can I use the same “writer” taxonomy in the book review post type and have it show up as Author when published? or do I have to make a different “author” taxonomy? The reason I’d like to keep it confined to one is that sometimes an author of a book will write the screenplay for the movie and I don’t want to have the same person twice if I don’t have to.

    I’m sorry if this is unclear.

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  • Jme

    (@6zzle)

    13 years, 7 months ago

    I’m not sure how you are outputting the writer/author name but this should work.
    Where you want Author displayed
    <?php echo get_the_term_list( $post->ID, 'writer', 'Author: ', ', ', '' ); ?>

    Where you want Writer displayed
    <?php echo get_the_term_list( $post->ID, 'writer', 'Writer: ', ', ', '' ); ?>

    I hope that makes sense. For more info, check out http://codex.wordpress.org/Function_Reference/get_the_term_list

    Thread Starter mediadecay

    (@mediadecay)

    13 years, 7 months ago

    Yeah I figured it out on my own. I’m using that exact method. Just forgot to post the follow up. Thanks.

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