Should HTML be removed from the Description field?

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  • May 11, 2019 at 9:33 am #485781

    Directory Path
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    Our listings have full HTML on the description fields (h1, span, a href, ul, ol, etc) and also newline characters (\n). The description field on the front-end of GD doesn’t seem to accept HTML (it is just a textarea). The CSV seems to accept HTML, but not newline characters (it interprets \n as “n” only).

    1. Does the description accept HTML?
    2. Are there tags the description field does not accept?
    3. If Description can take HTML, why is the field on the front-end textarea and not a rich text editor?
    4. How do we add newline characters in the CSV?

    Thanks.

    May 11, 2019 at 9:57 am #485787

    Guust
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    1. Does the description accept HTML?

    Have a look at Places [or other CPT] > Settings > Custom Fields tab > Description field > Show Advanced > Show advanced editor?

    2. Are there tags the description field does not accept?

    See above.

    3. If Description can take HTML, why is the field on the front-end textarea and not a rich text editor?

    See above.

    4. How do we add newline characters in the CSV?

    Using “tags” like <p></p> and <br/>.

    Thanks

    May 11, 2019 at 6:41 pm #485836

    Directory Path
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    Thank you for answering all questions Guust. Solved.

    May 11, 2019 at 11:57 pm #485906

    Guust
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    You’re welcome 🙂

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