How to Show Short Product Descriptions in Elementor
The Product Excerpt widget lets you display the WooCommerce short product description inside Elementor product templates. This widget is used when building custom WooCommerce single product pages with Elementor.
The widget pulls the product excerpt dynamically from WooCommerce and displays it inside your layout. You can control text alignment, spacing, color, and typography from the Elementor panel.
This widget is commonly used when designing WooCommerce product templates with Elementor Theme Builder.
Part of WooCommerce Elementor Widgets #
The Product Excerpt widget is part of the WooCommerce widget collection available in Spexo Addons. These widgets help you build custom product layouts and shopping experiences in Elementor. You can explore the full collection in the WooCommerce Widget Library.
When to Use the Product Excerpt Widget #
The Product Excerpt widget is used when you want to show the short product description on a WooCommerce single product page. It helps visitors understand the product quickly before reading full details or scrolling through more content.
This widget is usually placed near the product title, price, or add to cart area. It works well with widgets that show the WooCommerce product name and display the product price.
Requirements #
Before using the Product Excerpt widget, make sure the required plugins and product data are ready. This widget only works inside WooCommerce single product templates.
- WooCommerce plugin installed and activated
- Products created in your WooCommerce store
- Short description added to the WooCommerce product
- Elementor product template created
- Spexo Addons plugin installed and active
This widget works inside Elementor product templates created with the Theme Builder.
How to Add the Product Excerpt Widget #
Follow these steps to add the Product Excerpt widget inside an Elementor product template.
- Open the WooCommerce single product template in Elementor.
- Search for the Product Excerpt widget in the Elementor panel.
- Drag the widget into your product page layout.
- The widget will automatically display the WooCommerce short product description for the current product.
After you complete this step, the Product Excerpt widget will appear inside your Elementor WooCommerce product template.
Style Settings #
To customize the Product Excerpt widget design, click the Style tab in the Elementor panel. You will find the style controls for the excerpt text there.
Style #
From this section, you can change text alignment, spacing, text color, and typography for the product excerpt. These settings help you match the short description with the rest of your WooCommerce product page design.
Common Issues and Fixes #
If the product excerpt does not appear in the editor, make sure you are editing a WooCommerce single product template. This widget will not display dynamic product data on a normal page.
If the excerpt area is empty, check that a short description has been added for the product in WooCommerce.
If the widget does not appear in Elementor, review the Widget Setup Guide and confirm that the widget is enabled.
Frequently Asked Questions #
Why is the product excerpt not visible in Elementor? #
The Product Excerpt widget only works inside WooCommerce single product templates. It will not show dynamic product data on regular pages.
Can I style the short description text? #
Yes. You can change alignment, spacing, text color, and typography from the Style tab in Elementor.
What does this widget display? #
This widget displays the WooCommerce short product description, not the full product content or product tabs.
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