> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.warengonzaga.com/shortcodes-wp/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.warengonzaga.com/shortcodes-wp/quick-start.md).

# Quick Start

To get started, download the [latest version here](https://github.com/warengonzaga/shortcodes-wp/releases/latest).

1. Upload the plugin (.zip file) to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
2. Activate the WP Disease Tracker WordPress plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.

### Basic Usage

Simply copy the shortcode below and paste it somewhere on the front-end of your WordPress website.

#### WP User

```
[wpuser_firstname] //display current user's first name
[wpuser_lastname] //display current user's last name
```

#### WP Info (Date)

```
[wpinfo_current_day] //display current day e.g. Tuesday
[wpinfo_current_month] //display current month e.g. November
[wpinfo_current_year] //display current year e.g. 2020
```

Display current date, using the format set in Settings > Date format.

```
[wpinfo_current_date] OR
[wpinfo_current_date format="Y/m/d"] 
```

#### WP Info (Query Parameter)

Display a query parameter value from the URL e.g. the search parameter.

```
[wpuser_query_param arg="s"]
```