Overview
The Post Excerpt widget is a dynamic widget built for the DesignSute Theme Builder. It automatically displays the excerpt or short summary of the current post, page, or custom post type inside your template.
This widget is perfect for Single Post templates, Archive cards, blog hero sections, and dynamic post layouts where you want to show a short content preview.
Key Features
- Dynamic post excerpt output
- Works with Theme Builder templates
- Supports all post types
- Automatically pulls the current post excerpt
- Excerpt length control
- Alignment and style options
- Fully responsive
Perfect for:
- Single blog post templates
- Archive layouts
- Blog cards
- Custom post type templates
How to Activate the Post Excerpt Widget
Before using this widget, make sure it is enabled from the DesignSute Dashboard.
- Go to DesignSute → Dashboard → Widgets (Tab)
- Find Post Excerpt in the widget list
- Toggle it ON
- Save changes if needed
Now the widget is ready to use in Theme Builder.
How to Add the Post Excerpt Widget
- Go to DesignSute → Theme Builder
- Create or edit a Single / Archive template
- Open it with Elementor Editor
- Search for Post Excerpt
- Drag and drop the widget into your template
Content Settings
Available options:
- Excerpt Length – Control how much text is displayed
- Alignment – Left, Center, Right
- Fallback Text – Optional text if no excerpt is available
The widget automatically pulls the excerpt of the current post.
Style Settings
You can customize:
- Typography
- Text color
- Line height
- Spacing
- Alignment
These settings help you keep the excerpt readable and visually aligned with your template design.
Advanced Settings
Includes:
- Margin & padding
- Background
- Motion effects
- Responsive visibility
Final Outcome
🎉 You’ve successfully added a dynamic Post Excerpt to your Theme Builder template.
The excerpt will now automatically update based on the current post, making your blog and archive templates fully dynamic and easier to manage.
