# Shortcodes **Shortcodes** can be inserted into both the Papillon Editor and HTML Editor to display dynamic objects across your hub without the need for complex code. They contain information on what should be displayed (data); how it should be presented (the format); and how it should behave (actions). Shortcodes usually inherit both styles and data held globally which means that all instances can change from one central update. They use a very simple syntax within square brackets that non-coders can easily understand. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.wavecast.io/publishing/shortcodes.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.