Code blocks verses short code blocks verses custom html blocks.

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  storygenie5 · Member · Oct 13, 2021 at 7:12 pm

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  Hi, Community.

  I would like to know the difference between a code block, a short code block, and a custom html blocks, and when to use them.

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  staff-blorbo · Staff · Oct 13, 2021 at 9:27 pm

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  The Code Block is for visibly displaying code itself: https://wordpress.com/support/wordpress-editor/blocks/code-block/

  The Shortcode Block is for executing shortcodes: https://wordpress.com/support/wordpress-editor/blocks/shortcode-block/

  The Custom HTML Block is for executing supported HTML: https://wordpress.com/support/wordpress-editor/blocks/custom-html-block/

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  storygenie5 · Member · Oct 13, 2021 at 9:31 pm

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  Thank you. Does the custom html block support the link html code and the iframe codes?

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  staff-blorbo · Staff · Oct 13, 2021 at 9:33 pm

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  link and iframe will require a paid Business or eCommerce plan: https://wordpress.com/support/code/

  If you’re just trying to create normal links, you can do that by following this guide, no paid plan required: https://wordpress.com/support/links/

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  storygenie5 · Member · Oct 13, 2021 at 9:35 pm

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  So if I use the tag will that require a paid plan too?

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  staff-blorbo · Staff · Oct 13, 2021 at 9:40 pm

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  Please use the “code” button above to share the HTML you’re specifically trying to use.

  Also, you don’t need to keep adding the modlook tag to this thread, we are alerted of all threads we’re already involved in.

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  storygenie5 · Member · Oct 13, 2021 at 9:50 pm

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  Sorry, I’m having trouble with the codeblock I’m not able to edit within the codeblock in this forum.

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  supernovia · Staff · Oct 13, 2021 at 10:08 pm

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  Right, the forum doesn’t have a block editor at this point. It does have a code button you can use, though. Press that, paste the code, then press the code button again.

  Alternatively, you can get a screenshot of the code and the error, and upload them here:
  https://wordpress.com/media

  Here’s how to get a screenshot:
  https://wordpress.com/support/make-a-screenshot/

  And, if you want to let us know what you’re hoping to do on the site, we may be able to recommend the best method. Cheers!

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  storygenie5 · Member · Oct 14, 2021 at 12:29 am

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  Hi. If I use the a href tag, will I have to upgrade to the paid plan?

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  aisajib · Member · Oct 14, 2021 at 1:19 am

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  Hi there!

  By href tag do you mean like a link created with the a HTML tag?

  You can create links on any plan, no need to upgrade to be able to create links. Check out this page if you’re using the block editor: https://wordpress.com/support/links/

  If you prefer to use HTML code, you can use the a tag. You will see that the a tag (within which href is used) is in the list of supported HTML tags: https://wordpress.com/support/code/#html-tags

  Hope that helps!

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  storygenie5 · Member · Oct 14, 2021 at 10:35 pm

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  Hi again.

  Thanks for the reply. I will save this reply for future reference.

  I hope that you have fun, enjoy the rest of your day, and stay safe.