Effortlessly Shorten and Repeat Text Characters with Wix Ideas

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Adding Collapsible Text to Repeated Items
   • Connect the Description Field to the Repeater
   • Add the Collapsible Text Element
   • Change the Text and Hide the "Read More" Link
   • Customize the Design
3. Displaying More Lines of Text
4. Conclusion

Adding Collapsible Text to Repeated Items

One common issue when working with repeated items in web development is how to handle lengthy descriptions within each item. In this tutorial, I will Show You how to add collapsible text to your repeated items, allowing you to display a brief preview of the description and expand it when needed. And the best part? You won't need to write a single line of code for this!

Connect the Description Field to the Repeater

To begin, let's take a look at the structure of our content manager, which is responsible for displaying the items on our repeater. Inside the content manager, we have fields such as title, image, location, and description. Our focus will be on the description field.

To connect this field to an element on our repeater, we will add a special element called collapsible text. This element will allow us to control the display of the description and provide a more user-friendly experience.

Add the Collapsible Text Element

To add the collapsible text element, go to the "Add" section and then select "Text" followed by "Paragraphs". Here, you will find various collapsible text options. For now, let's start with the basic one, which allows us to change the text.

Change the Text and Hide the "Read More" Link

After adding the collapsible text element, you will Notice two options: "Expand" and "Link". For our purpose, we will choose "Link". Now, we want to hide the "Read More" link, as we won't be able to connect its functionality to our content manager.

To hide the "Read More" link, enable Dev mode by clicking on the appropriate option. Once enabled, you will see the "Show button" option. Toggle it off to hide the button. Now, when a user clicks on the text, the link won't be visible or functional.

Customize the Design

Next, let's dive into customizing the design of our collapsible text. This is where you can choose the font and decide how you want the text to look. For a simple and clean design, I recommend using the default options or selecting a suitable font from the available choices.

Displaying More Lines of Text

By default, the collapsible text shows two lines of the description. However, if you want to display more lines, you can easily adjust this setting. Click on the collapsible text element, go to the layout options, and choose the number of lines you want to display. For example, you can choose to display three lines of text for a more detailed preview.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to add collapsible text to repeated items on your Website. This feature allows you to present a concise preview of lengthy descriptions while maintaining a clean and organized layout. Now, users can easily expand the text when needed without overwhelming the page with excessive content.

Remember, this tutorial required no coding, making it accessible even for those with limited technical skills. If you found this tutorial helpful, please let me know in the comments section. Also, don't forget to check out the tutorial on how to connect your data sets to a repeater for advanced filtering options without writing any code. Thank you for watching, and see you in the next tutorial!

Highlights:

• Easy way to add collapsible text to repeated items without coding
• Connect the description field to the repeater for dynamic content
• Hide the "Read More" link for better user experience
• Customize the font and design of the collapsible text
• Display a specific number of lines for the text preview
• Keep a clean and organized layout for your repeater items