Changing order of posts

[lilgee34]

I have tried everything and I know this shouldn't be so hard. I created a catagory.php page and would like to change the order from post date to alphabetical.

[EvanHerman]

Hi @lilgee34

You can use the filter pre_get_posts to alter the order of the query run on the category (archive) page. You'll want to add the following little code snippet into a custom MU plugin that you create.

If you need help creating an MU plugin, we have a tutorial in the theme documentation, which you can find here: https://godaddy.github.io/wp-primer-theme/tutorials-and-examples/tutorials/mu-plugin.html

/**
 * Order the archive page template by post title, ascending
 *
 * @param  object $query Query object.
 */
function reorder_archive_template( $query ) {

	if ( ! is_archive() || ! $query->is_main_query() ) {

		return;

	}

	$query->set( 'orderby', 'title' );
	$query->set( 'order', 'ASC' );

}
add_action( 'pre_get_posts', 'reorder_archive_template' );

Once added to the MU plugin you can save the file and view your archive page, which should be sorted in ascending alphabetical order.

Let us know if that helps!

Evan

[lilgee34]

Ok - I have tried adding a code like that to the functions.php page. Will that not also work? g

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On Dec 4, 2018, at 9:35 AM, Evan Herman ***@***.***> wrote: Hi @lilgee34 <https://github.com/lilgee34> You can use the filter pre_get_posts to alter the order of the query run on the category (archive) page. You'll want to add the following little code snippet into a custom MU plugin that you create. If you need help creating an MU plugin, we have a tutorial in the theme documentation, which you can find here: https://godaddy.github.io/wp-primer-theme/tutorials-and-examples/tutorials/mu-plugin.html <https://godaddy.github.io/wp-primer-theme/tutorials-and-examples/tutorials/mu-plugin.html> /** * Order the archive page template by post title, ascending * * @param object $query Query object. */ function reorder_archive_template( $query ) { if ( ! is_archive() || ! $query->is_main_query() ) { return; } $query->set( 'orderby', 'title' ); $query->set( 'order', 'ASC' ); } add_action( 'pre_get_posts', 'reorder_archive_template' ); Once added to the MU plugin you can save the file and view your archive page, which should be sorted in ascending alphabetical order. Let us know if that helps! Evan — You are receiving this because you were mentioned. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#274 (comment)>, or mute the thread <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AreGJx10eKrbg71R_nqS1_-KFYrTQ-yGks5u1qRXgaJpZM4Y_znW>.

[lilgee34]

I did what you suggested and the plugin is there but now I get this code at the top of every page.

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On Dec 4, 2018, at 9:35 AM, Evan Herman ***@***.***> wrote: Hi @lilgee34 <https://github.com/lilgee34> You can use the filter pre_get_posts to alter the order of the query run on the category (archive) page. You'll want to add the following little code snippet into a custom MU plugin that you create. If you need help creating an MU plugin, we have a tutorial in the theme documentation, which you can find here: https://godaddy.github.io/wp-primer-theme/tutorials-and-examples/tutorials/mu-plugin.html <https://godaddy.github.io/wp-primer-theme/tutorials-and-examples/tutorials/mu-plugin.html> /** * Order the archive page template by post title, ascending * * @param object $query Query object. */ function reorder_archive_template( $query ) { if ( ! is_archive() || ! $query->is_main_query() ) { return; } $query->set( 'orderby', 'title' ); $query->set( 'order', 'ASC' ); } add_action( 'pre_get_posts', 'reorder_archive_template' ); Once added to the MU plugin you can save the file and view your archive page, which should be sorted in ascending alphabetical order. Let us know if that helps! Evan — You are receiving this because you were mentioned. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#274 (comment)>, or mute the thread <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AreGJx10eKrbg71R_nqS1_-KFYrTQ-yGks5u1qRXgaJpZM4Y_znW>.

[lilgee34]

[lilgee34]

[EvanHerman]

You need to include a <?php tag at the top, as outlined in that documentation I've linked to.

[lilgee34]

Thank you - I had done that but I guess didn’t upload the right file. Everything is working beautifully now. g

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On Dec 5, 2018, at 10:39 AM, Evan Herman ***@***.***> wrote: You need to include a <?php tag at the top, as outlined in that documentation I've linked to. — You are receiving this because you were mentioned. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#274 (comment)>, or mute the thread <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AreGJ6AxKsqPIepXAQUWOfahKkG8kRL3ks5u2ATHgaJpZM4Y_znW>.

[EvanHerman]

Great! I'm glad we could help out and get that resolved. Have a great rest of your week!