How to add World Clock to a Shorthand story
Embed World Clock on Shorthand in just a few steps
Embed World Clock on Shorthand
Create a World Clock widget for Shorthand On Common Ninja
First, create a Shorthand World Clock widget on Common Ninja.
On the widgets catalog, find the World Clock and enter the Editor.
Save the World Clock widget
When you're done creating the World Clock widget, click on the Save Changes button at the right top corner of the editor.
If you don't have an account on Common Ninja, you'll have to register first.
Copy the World Clock Embed Code
When you're ready to add the World Clock widget to your Shorthand story, click the Add To Website button at the top bar of the Editor.
On the window that opens, click the Copy Icon to copy the widget embed code. In the next steps, you will paste this code into your Shorthand [site_type].
Enter the JavaScript window
Now, let's head to your Shorthand Story editor.
You'll need to add a part of the World Clock embed code you've copied, in the JavaScript window.
To do so, in the Shorthand editor, Click on the JavaScript button at the top bar (the JS icon).
Adding a JavaScript code to the Shorthand Story
Past the World Clock embed code you've copied before, in the JavaScript window.
Delete the second line of the code
Delete the second line of the code you added, leaving only the first line of the embed code.
Exist the JavaScript window
Click on the page, anywhere outside the JavaScript window, to close it.
If you're adding several widgets, you'll need to add the JavaScript line of code only once.
Two methods of adding the World Clock to Shorthand Story
There are two ways you can add the World Clock to your Shorthand story, by adding it to an existing section or by adding a new section to the Story.
Adding the World Clock to an existing section
To add the World Clock to an existing section on your Story, click on the Insert HTML button in a section where you wish the World Clock will show.
Adding the World Clock embed code
Now, in the Custom HTML window, simply paste the second line of the World Clock embed code you've copied before.
Save your changes
Click the Save Changes button at the bottom of the Custom HTML window to save your changes and close the window.
Please note: the World Clock content will not show on the Shorthand editor, and will only appear on the preview and on the published story.
Method II: adding a new section
Another way to add the World Clock to the Story is by adding a new section.
To add a new section, click on the Add Section button on the left panel, wherever you wish the World Clock to show on the Story.
Select Custom HTML section type
Find and select the Custom HTML section at the bottom of the list.
Add the World Clock embed code
Now, in the Custom HTML window, simply paste the second line of the World Clock embed code you've copied before.
Please note: the World Clock content will not show on the Shorthand editor, and will only appear on the preview and on the published story.
