Fluent Forms provides Smart Shortcodes that allow users to dynamically display submitted data on the Confirmation Page, emails, PDFs, Custom post, and Quiz submissions.
This article explains each available shortcode and how they function within Fluent Forms.
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Input Options #
These shortcodes can be used in email notifications, confirmation messages, PDFs, and custom post submissions.
| ShortCode | Description |
| {inputs.names} | Displays the full name field. |
| {inputs.names.first_name} | Retrieves the first name from the name field. |
| {inputs.names.last_name} | Retrieves the last name from the name field. |
| {inputs.email} | Displays the email address entered by the user. |
| {inputs.description} | Shows the message input field (a textarea where users enter text). |
| {inputs.payment_input} | Shows the payment item selected or entered in the form. |
| {inputs.payment_method} | Displays the payment method selected by the user. |
| {form_title} | Shows the title of the form. |
| {all_data} | Displays all submitted data from the form |
| {all_data_without_hidden_fields} | Displays all submitted data but excludes hidden fields. |
Label Options #
Label Shortcodes dynamically display the field names from the form, making them useful for emails, PDFs, and automated messages.
| ShortCode | Description |
| {labels.names} | Shows the label for the Name field. |
| {labels.names.first_name} | Displays the label for the First Name field. |
| {labels.names.last_name} | Displays the label for the Last Name field. |
| {labels.email} | Shows the label for the Email field. |
| {labels.description} | Displays the label for the Your Message field. |
| {labels.payment_input} | Shows the label for the Payment Item field. |
| {labels.payment_method} | Display the label of the Payment Method |
General SmartCodes #
These shortcodes dynamically display WordPress-related and user-specific details.
| ShortCode | Descriptions |
| {wp.admin_email} | Displays the email address of the site administrator from WordPress settings. |
| {wp.site_url} | Retrieves the URL of the website. |
| {wp.site_title} | Displays the site title. |
| {ip} | Displays the user’s IP address. |
| {date.m/d/Y} | Displays the current date in the format MM/DD/YYYY ( 04/25/1991). |
| {date.d/m/Y} | Displays the current date in the format DD/MM/YYYY ( 25/04/2020). |
| embed_post.ID} | Displays the ID of the post/page where the form was submitted. |
| {embed_post.post_title} | Displays the title of the post/page where the form was submitted. |
| {embed_post.permalink} | Displays the URL of the post/page where the form was submitted. |
| {http_referer} | Retrieves the HTTP referrer URL. |
| {user.ID} | Displays the ID of the logged-in user. |
| {user.display_name} | Displays the display name of the logged-in user. |
| {user.first_name} | Displays the first name of the logged-in user. |
| {user.last_name} | Displays the last name of the logged-in user. |
| {user.user_email} | Displays the email address of the logged-in user. |
| {user.user_login} | Displays the username of the logged-in user. |
| {browser.name} | Displays the browser name of the logged-in user. |
| {browser.platform} | Displays the operating system of the logged-in user. |
| {random_string.your_prefix} | Generates a random string (prefix can be customized). Useful for unique identifiers. |
Entry Attributes #
These shortcodes display form submission details dynamically. These include-
| ShortCode | Description |
| {submission.id} | Displays the unique ID assigned to each form submission. |
| {submission.serial_number} | Shows a serial number for submissions. |
| {submission.source_url} | Captures the URL where the form was submitted. |
| {submission.user_id} | Displays the WordPress user ID of the logged-in user who submitted the form. |
| {submission.browser} | Shows the browser used by the submitter. |
| {submission.device} | Identifies whether the form was submitted from a desktop, mobile, or tablet. |
| {submission.status} | Displays the current status of the form entry (Pending, Approved, Rejected). |
| {submission.created_at} | Shows the date and time when the form was submitted. |
| {submission.admin_view_url} | Provides a direct link to view the submission in the admin panel. |
| {submission.currency} | Displays the currency used in payment forms. |
| {submission.payment_method} | Shows the payment method used ( PayPal, Stripe, Credit Card). |
| {submission.payment_status} | Indicates whether the payment was successful, pending, or failed. |
| {submission.total_paid} | Show the Total Paid amount. |
| {submission.payment_total} | Displays the Total Amount. |
Payment Details #
These shortcodes display transaction details dynamically in emails, confirmation messages, PDFs, and reports.
| ShortCode | Description |
| {payment.receipt} | Generates a payment receipt for the transaction. |
| {payment.summary} | Displays a summary of the transaction, including key details. |
| {payment.order_items} | Shows a table of purchased items in an order. |
| {payment.payment_status} | Specify whether the payment was successful, pending, or failed. |
| {payment.payment_total} | Displays the total amount paid for the order. |
| {payment.payment_method} | Shows the payment method used (PayPal, Stripe, Credit Card) |
PDF #
| ShortCode | Description |
| {pdf.download_link} | Generates a downloadable PDF link for users. Admins can restrict access or share encrypted URLs. |
Post #
These shortcodes display post-related information dynamically.
| ShortCode | Description |
| {post.ID} | Displays the unique ID of the post |
| {post.post_title} | Displays the title of the post where the form is submitted. |
| {post.post_permalink} | Generates the URL of the post where the form is submitted. |
Quiz #
| ShortCode | Description |
| {quiz_result} | Display the results of the Quiz. |
Submission & Field Specific Shortcode #
If you want to show a specific form submission’s specific entry using a shortcode, now you can add that manually in Fluent Forms shortcode.
Form not found.Smart Shortcodes in Fluent Forms allow you to display dynamic content based on user inputs, payments, and WordPress-related data. If you need customized confirmation pages, automated email notifications, or PDF reports, these shortcodes make it easy to use your forms.
If you have any further questions, concerns, or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact our support team. Thank you.
