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title: "Is there a shortcode for displaying a single lesson in LearnDash?"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/single-lesson-shortcode/"
description: "Unfortunately, LearnDash doesn't have a built-in shortcode specifically designed to display a single lesson directly. However, you can easily create a direct li…"
vertical: "Software"
area: "LearnDash"
date: "2024-10-18"
last_modified: "2026-07-02"
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# Is there a shortcode for displaying a single lesson in LearnDash?

Unfortunately, LearnDash doesn’t have a built-in shortcode specifically designed to display a single lesson directly. However, you can easily create a direct link to the lesson by using its permalink. Simply copy the URL from the address bar while viewing the lesson, and then place this link on any page or post you like.  
  
Alternatively, if you want to showcase a specific lesson, you can utilize lesson tags or categories with the \[ld\_lesson\_list\] shortcode. Here are some examples:

- **Show lessons with a specific tag:  
    \[ld\_lesson\_list tag=”science”\]
- **Show lessons with a specified tag ID:  
    \[ld\_lesson\_list tag\_id=”40″\]
- **Show lessons with a specific category ID:  
    \[ld\_lesson\_list cat=”5″\]
- **Show lessons with a specified category slug:  
    \[ld\_lesson\_list category\_name=”science”\]

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To manage your WordPress and LearnDash categories and tags, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to LearnDash LMS > Lessons.
2. Select the Actions dropdown menu.

![Manage LearnDash Categories and Tags](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/manage-learndash-categories-and-tags.png)Choose your desired option to add, edit, or delete categories and tags.