wp_enqueue_media

The WordPress function wp_enqueue_media is used to enqueue the necessary scripts and styles for the WordPress media uploader. This function is commonly used when developing custom themes or plugins that require the ability to upload images, videos, or other media files.

By using wp_enqueue_media, developers can ensure that the media uploader functionality is properly loaded on the page where it is needed. This function includes the required JavaScript files for the media uploader, as well as the necessary CSS styles to ensure a consistent look and feel.

Example usage code:

function my_custom_scripts() {
    // Enqueue media uploader scripts
    wp_enqueue_media();
}
add_action('admin_enqueue_scripts', 'my_custom_scripts');

In this example, we have a custom function my_custom_scripts that is hooked into the admin_enqueue_scripts action. Inside this function, we call wp_enqueue_media to enqueue the necessary scripts and styles for the media uploader on the admin side of the website. This ensures that the media uploader functionality is available when needed for uploading files in the WordPress dashboard.

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