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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy, producing oxygen as a byproduct. For a detailed explanation, see our Getting Started section below<\\\/a>.<\\\/p>',\\n 'category' => $internal_term ? array( $internal_term->term_id ) : array(),\\n 'reusable' => true,\\n ),\\n array(\\n 'title' => 'Machine Learning Definition',\\n 'content' => '

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Pro tip:<\\\/strong> You can create reusable notes and use them across multiple posts! Check out the Notes Library<\\\/a> in your admin panel to manage all your inline context notes.<\\\/p>',\\n 'category' => $tip_term ? array( $tip_term->term_id ) : array(),\\n 'reusable' => true,\\n ),\\n);\\n\\n$note_ids = array();\\nforeach ( $notes as $note ) {\\n $post_id = wp_insert_post( array(\\n 'post_title' => $note['title'],\\n 'post_content' => $note['content'],\\n 'post_status' => 'publish',\\n 'post_type' => 'inline_context_note',\\n ) );\\n \\n if ( $post_id && ! is_wp_error( $post_id ) ) {\\n update_post_meta( $post_id, 'is_reusable', $note['reusable'] );\\n update_post_meta( $post_id, 'used_in_posts', array() );\\n update_post_meta( $post_id, 'usage_count', 0 );\\n if ( ! empty( $note['category'] ) ) {\\n wp_set_object_terms( $post_id, $note['category'], 'inline_context_category', false );\\n }\\n $note_ids[$note['title']] = $post_id;\\n }\\n}\\n\\necho 'Created ' . count($note_ids) . ' reusable inline context notes with categories and links';\\n?>\"},{\"step\":\"runPHP\",\"code\":\"ID, 'inline_context_category', array('fields' => 'ids') );\\n$photosynthesis_cats = wp_get_object_terms( $photosynthesis_note->ID, 'inline_context_category', array('fields' => 'ids') );\\n$ml_cats = wp_get_object_terms( $ml_note->ID, 'inline_context_category', array('fields' => 'ids') );\\n$tip_cats = wp_get_object_terms( $tip_note->ID, 'inline_context_category', array('fields' => 'ids') );\\n\\n$blockchain_cat_id = ! empty( $blockchain_cats ) ? $blockchain_cats[0] : '';\\n$photosynthesis_cat_id = ! empty( $photosynthesis_cats ) ? $photosynthesis_cats[0] : '';\\n$ml_cat_id = ! empty( $ml_cats ) ? $ml_cats[0] : '';\\n$tip_cat_id = ! empty( $tip_cats ) ? $tip_cats[0] : '';\\n\\n\\\/\\\/ Create demo post using the actual notes\\n$post_content = '\\n

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Getting Started<\\\/h2>\\n\\n\\n\\n

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Inline Context<\/strong> is a powerful Block Editor enhancement that lets you create inline expandable notes or clean tooltip-style popovers anywhere in your content. It is ideal for content-rich websites<\/strong>, including editorial platforms, research sites, online magazines, documentation hubs, and educational blogs that rely on clear explanation without breaking the reader\u2019s focus.<\/p>\n\n

Instead of sending readers to glossary pages or external links, Inline Context allows you to provide definitions, references, clarifications, and annotations in place<\/em> \u2014 keeping readers engaged and your content structured.<\/p>\n\n

Notes can be reusable<\/strong>, categorized, styled, centrally managed, and automatically updated everywhere they appear.<\/p>\n\n

Check the live preview<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Why this is valuable for content-heavy websites<\/h4>\n\n

Websites with substantial text often need:<\/p>\n\n