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the_category()

the_category( mixed $separator = '', mixed $parents = '', mixed $post_id = false )

Displays category list for a post in either HTML list or custom format.

Parameters 2 required

Name / Type Description
string

$separator Optional. Separator between the categories. By default, the links are placed in an unordered list. An empty string will result in the default behavior.

Required
string

$parents Optional. How to display the parents. Accepts 'multiple', 'single', or empty. Default empty string.

Required
$post_id
int

Optional. ID of the post to retrieve categories for. Defaults to the current post.

Return Value

(void)
No return value description available.

Function Information

Since Version
0.71
Source File
wp-includes/category-template.php
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