[Support request] Display last updated date on blog posts

[Elvin]

Nice one. Glad it worked for you. No problem. 😀

[Lucie]

EDITED:

I added this to a plugin functions.php file:
add_filter( ‘generate_post_date_show_updated_only’, ‘__return_true’ );

I then I added “Last Updated” prefix using .updated-date:before {…}

(The number of times this specific question was asked/answered suggests it might be time to add this feature as a GUI-able option to the Theme instead of resorting to CSS and filters). But my question now is: what’s the easy way to adjust the spacing below the date line on posts (not pages)?

Thanks

[Fernando]

Hi Lucie,

You’ll need custom CSS for this. Try adding this in Customize > Additional CSS:

.single.single-post .entry-meta {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

For feature requests, you can raise one here: https://github.com/tomusborne/generatepress/issues

Hope this helps!

[Lucie]

Thank you, yes that CSS worked.

Is the method I’m using to output the “Last Updated Date” (filter plus CSS) inferior to using the dynamic text element, described here?
https://docs.generatepress.com/article/dynamic-data/#updated-date

I do have GB 2.0 premium.

Thanks

[Fernando]

Your welcome Lucie!

The Dynamic Block would only be available if you use a Block Element to display your entry meta.

Say for instance, you use a Block Element – Content Template to edit the layout of your archives, then, the dynamic Block would be possible. There are many more pros in using a Block Element. Example Reference: https://docs.generatepress.com/article/block-element-content-template/

I wouldn’t say it’s inferior. They’re just two different ways of doing it. Using a Dynamic Block Element would be the more “updated” and user-friendly version of doing it. It’s easier to customize too, without the need for custom CSS.

Hope this clarifies!

[Lucie]

yes, very helpful. Thanks.

[Fernando]

You’re welcome Lucie!

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