Alerts

The alert shortcode allows WordPress administrators to post an alert anywhere on their page. Alerts should be used for notifications or important information. Limit alerts to no more than two per page so they retain their impact.

Alert Shortcode

mu_alert Parameters

• Type (type): Controls the alert color. Options:
  • gray — Default. Light gray background with dark text.
  • red — Light red background with red text. Use for warnings or errors.
  • green — Green background with white text. Use for success or positive messages.
  • black — Black background with white text.
  • white — White background with dark text.
• Title (title): Optional. Displays a bold uppercase title at the top of the alert. When a title is present, the icon is not shown.
• Icon (icon): Optional. An icon displayed on the left side of the alert when no title is set. See the icons documentation for available options.
• Closeable (closeable): Optional. Set to true to add a dismiss button allowing users to hide the alert. Defaults to false.
• CTA Link (cta_link): Optional. URL for a call-to-action button displayed inside the alert.
• CTA Text (cta_text): Optional. Text for the CTA button. Defaults to Learn More.

Icons

Here are the available icons that you can use with this shortcode.

Alert Shortcode Examples

Default Alert

[mu_alert]Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Maecenas sed varius leo, sed sagittis libero.[/mu_alert]

Red Alert

[mu_alert type="red"]Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Maecenas sed varius leo, sed sagittis libero.[/mu_alert]

Green Alert

[mu_alert type="green"]Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Maecenas sed varius leo, sed sagittis libero.[/mu_alert]

Black Alert

[mu_alert type="black"]Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Maecenas sed varius leo, sed sagittis libero.[/mu_alert]

Alert with Title and Icon

[mu_alert type="red" title="Registration Deadline" icon="warning"]Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Maecenas <a href="/marsha/">sed varius leo</a>, sed sagittis libero.[/mu_alert]

Dismissible Alert

[mu_alert type="green" icon="announcement" closeable="true"]Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Maecenas <a href="/marsha/">sed varius leo</a>, sed sagittis libero.[/mu_alert]

Alert with Call-to-Action Button

[mu_alert type="red" title="Applications Now Open" cta_link="https://www.marshall.edu/admissions/apply/" cta_text="Apply Now"]Applications for the Fall 2025 semester are now open. Submit your application before the deadline.[/mu_alert]