Title: Parameters for php-include
Last modified: August 24, 2016

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# Parameters for php-include

 *  Resolved [markenzeichen](https://wordpress.org/support/users/brainfruit/)
 * (@brainfruit)
 * [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parameters-for-php-include/)
 * Hi,
 * I included the widget via php:
    `<?php mailchimpSF_signup_form(); ?>`
 * But I need to change the placeholder of the input-field with ID “mc_mv_EMAIL”,
   which holds the subscribing email. Is it possible to pass a parameter for this?
 * Thanks in advance.
 * [https://wordpress.org/plugins/mailchimp/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/mailchimp/)

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 *  Thread Starter [markenzeichen](https://wordpress.org/support/users/brainfruit/)
 * (@brainfruit)
 * [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parameters-for-php-include/#post-6099483)
 * Im looking for something like this:
 * `<?php mailchimpSF_signup_form(array("placeholder" => "value")); ?>`
 *  [mc_kath](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mc_kath/)
 * (@mc_kath)
 * [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parameters-for-php-include/#post-6099734)
 * Hi there brainfruit,
 * I’m not sure I’m totally clear on what you’re looking to accomplish, but the 
   code added to the site via the shortcode will be located in the `mailchimp_widget.
   php` plugin file, if you’d like to customize the PHP. The shortcode itself cannot
   be customized.
 * If you can provide me a bit more info on what you’re wanting to change I’ll be
   happy to help troubleshoot further.
 * One thread which I think may be useful for you is this one about field placeholder
   text:
 * [https://wordpress.org/support/topic/display-text-in-input-field-and-select-all-on-click?replies=4#post-6317378](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/display-text-in-input-field-and-select-all-on-click?replies=4#post-6317378)
 * -Kath
 *  Thread Starter [markenzeichen](https://wordpress.org/support/users/brainfruit/)
 * (@brainfruit)
 * [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parameters-for-php-include/#post-6099748)
 * Hi mc_kath,
 * thanks for your reply.
 * I have added the Sign-Up-Form via php and I want to add a value to the placeholder-
   tag.
 * My question is. Can the php-function pass any Parameters and if yes are they 
   documented anywhere?
 * Thank you for your help.
 *  [mc_kath](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mc_kath/)
 * (@mc_kath)
 * [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parameters-for-php-include/#post-6099804)
 * Hi brainfruit,
 * As far as I know, the shortcode itself cannot be changed, but the plugin file
   can be altered and customized. This does mean that each instance of the widget
   and placement of the shortcode will match whatever is set up in the `mailchimp_widget.
   php` plugin file.
 * There are other ways to manipulate the placeholder text:
 * – [https://wordpress.org/support/topic/place-field-name-inside-the-field?replies=11](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/place-field-name-inside-the-field?replies=11)
   –
   [https://wordpress.org/support/topic/display-text-in-input-field-and-select-all-on-click?replies=4](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/display-text-in-input-field-and-select-all-on-click?replies=4)
 * Perhaps one of those solutions will help to achieve something similar.
 * Let me know if there’s anything else I can help with.
 * -Kath
 *  Thread Starter [markenzeichen](https://wordpress.org/support/users/brainfruit/)
 * (@brainfruit)
 * [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parameters-for-php-include/#post-6099805)
 * Hi Mc_kath,
 * thanks, this solved my problem.
 * But if I update the PlugIn I might loose the changes I made 🙁

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