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title: How to Add ShortCode Product Option Using Optiontics
description: "The Shortcode field embeds any WordPress shortcode inside your add-on form. Whatever the shortcode outputs — a notice, a form, a video, a custom widget — renders right alongside your product options. Use it to drop dynamic or third-party content…"
url: "https://themewinter.com/docs/plugins/optiontics/how-to-add-shortcode-product-option-using-optiontics/"
updated: "2026-06-07"
category: Optiontics
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# How to Add ShortCode Product Option Using Optiontics

The Shortcode field embeds any WordPress shortcode inside your add-on form. Whatever the shortcode outputs — a notice, a form, a video, a custom widget — renders right alongside your product options. Use it to drop dynamic or third-party content into the form without writing code.

## **Requirements**

- Optiontics plugin installed and active
- WooCommerce active with at least one product
- An add-on form created under **Optiontics → Add-ons**
- A valid, registered shortcode from WordPress or another active plugin

### **Step 1: Add the Shortcode Field**

1. Go to **Optiontics → Add-ons** and edit or create an add-on form.
2. Drag the **Shortcode** block from the toolbox onto the canvas.
3. Select the block to open its settings on the right.

![](https://themewinter.com/docs/plugins/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/SCR-20260607-kmmx.png)

### **Step 2: Enter Your Shortcode**

1. **Title** — heading shown above the output.
2. **Shortcode** — paste the shortcode, e.g. `[shortcode_example id="1100"]`.
3. **Help Text** — optional note shown under the title.

### **Step 3: Adjust Field Settings**

- **Title** / **Hide Title** — show a heading above the output, or hide it to render the output only.
- **Help Text** — helper text shown under the title.
- **Conditional logic** — show or hide the field based on other field values.

### **Step 4: Save and Preview**

1. Click **Save**.
2. Assign the add-on to a product (or category).
3. Open the product page — the shortcode renders its live output inside the form (the builder shows only the raw shortcode preview).

## **Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)**

| **Q1: Why is my shortcode showing as plain text?**The shortcode renders only on the live product page, not in the builder — the builder shows a preview of the raw shortcode. Confirm the shortcode's plugin is active and the tag is spelled correctly. |
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| **Q2: Can I use any shortcode here?**Yes — any registered WordPress shortcode works, including those from other plugins. It runs through the standard WordPress shortcode processor. |
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| **Q3: Does the Shortcode field affect the product price?**No — it only displays content. It has no price or selection of its own; use it purely for embedded output. |
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### **Conclusion**

The Shortcode field is the flexible escape hatch of the builder — embed forms, videos, badges, or any shortcode-driven content directly inside your add-on form, no custom code required.