The Email field creates a simple text input that only accepts valid email addresses.
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- Field Label: The field label will be displayed next to the field when adding it the block to the post or page.
- Field Name: The field name should auto-fill based on the field label, but can be customized. This will be used in the PHP as part of the block template.
- Field Type: Choose the Email field type.
- Field Location: Choose a location to display the field.
- Editor will show the field in the main editing area of a post or page.
- Inspector will display the field in the right-hand sidebar under the block inspector.
- Field Width: Select how widely the field should be displayed.
- Help Text: Enter instructions to describe the data needed in the field. (optional).
- Default Value: The default value for this field when adding the block.
- Placeholder Text: The helper text which appears when the input is empty.
PHP API Controls
- name
- label
- control
- type
- order
- location
- width
- help
- default
- placeholder
Template Usage
To display the Email field in your template, use the field name you provided.
There are two ways you can do this.
- Template Editor: Using the built-in template editor is the easiest way to create the required block template. The template editor accepts HTML markup, field names (enclosed in 2 brackets), and CSS only.
Here’s an example of HTML you can use in the template editor:
<div>
<p>Interested in this pet? <a href="mailto:{{owners-email}}">Contact the owner for more information.</a></p>
</div>- PHP Template: If you need to use logic, loop syntax, define variables, or use PHP, you can create the template manually using the PHP templating method instead.
For example:
<a href="mailto:<?php block_field( 'owners-email' ); ?>">Owner's Email</a>The API will return the email as a string.
Example template file /blocks/block-example.php
<?php
// Genesis Custom Blocks Example Email Field
?>
<p>Interested in this pet? <a href="mailto:<?php block_field( 'owners-email' ); ?>" />Contact the owner for more information.</a></p>Block Usage
To use the block with the Email field on your site, locate it in the blocks menu.
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It will then display within your post or page editor.
And on the front end of your site.
