'Read more' on excerpt within paragraph tags

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#1

Hi,

I’ve seen various posts on how to create and manipulate the excerpt via functions.php etc

However, I would like to add my ‘read more’ link right at the end of the excerpt on the posts page, so that it appears in-line. Looking at the source, the excerpt is wrapped in a paragraph, which closes before the ‘Read More’ link comes in. Is it possible to move the link inside the paragraph?

So, rather than:

<p>Maecenas faucibus mollis interdum.</p> <a href="#">Read More...</a>

It would be:

<p>Maecenas faucibus mollis interdum. <a href="#">Read More...</a></p>

Thanks

Geoff

#2

Hello Geoff,

Thank you for the very detailed post information.

By default, we use this code:

// Excerpt More String
// =============================================================================

if ( ! function_exists( 'x_excerpt_string' ) ) :
  function x_excerpt_string( $more ) {

    $stack = x_get_stack();

    if ( $stack == 'integrity' ) {
      return ' ... <div><a href="' . get_permalink() . '" class="more-link">' . __( 'Read More', '__x__' ) . '</a></div>';
    } else if ( $stack == 'renew' ) {
      return ' ... <a href="' . get_permalink() . '" class="more-link">' . __( 'Read More', '__x__' ) . '</a>';
    } else if ( $stack == 'icon' ) {
      return ' ...';
    } else if ( $stack == 'ethos' ) {
      return ' ...';
    }

  }
  add_filter( 'excerpt_more', 'x_excerpt_string' );
endif;

Each of the stacks used different structure in displaying the read more in the post excerpts. May I know the URL of your site or which stack you are using?

Regards.

#3

Hi RueNel,

Thank you for your quick reply. I’ve added a secure note with some more info.

Thanks

Geoff

#4

Hello Geoff,

Thanks for the imformation.

Because what you are trying to accomplish requires a template customization, we would highly to suggest that you use a child theme. This allows you to make code changes that won’t be overwritten when an X update is released.

After the child theme is set up, please add the following code in your child theme’s functions.php file

// Custom Excerpt More String for Integrity
// =============================================================================

if ( ! function_exists( 'x_excerpt_string' ) ) :
  function x_excerpt_string( $more ) {

    $stack = x_get_stack();

    if ( $stack == 'integrity' ) {
      return ' ...<a href="' . get_permalink() . '" class="more-link">' . __( 'Read More', '__x__' ) . '</a>';
    } else if ( $stack == 'renew' ) {
      return ' ... <a href="' . get_permalink() . '" class="more-link">' . __( 'Read More', '__x__' ) . '</a>';
    } else if ( $stack == 'icon' ) {
      return ' ...';
    } else if ( $stack == 'ethos' ) {
      return ' ...';
    }

  }
  add_filter( 'excerpt_more', 'x_excerpt_string' );
endif;

Please let us know if this works out for you.

#5

That’s perfect - thank you once again, Rue. Brilliant support as ever!

Geoff

#6

You’re welcome, Geoff. Glad we’re able to help.

#7

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