Post Format Link Validation Error

Question

For link post formats to appear in my archive.php I'm using the following code:

<a href="<?php echo wp_trim_words( get_the_content(), 100 ); ?>">
<?php the_content(); ?>
</a>

Of course, this creates a validation error due to a <p> being inside an <a>. I'm seeking a solution to fix this validation error.

This is the most intuitive way I can dream up for easy link post formats (of course, I'm open to suggestions).

Answer 1

You can temporarily remove the filter that adds paragraph tags:

// remove the filter
remove_filter( 'the_content', 'wpautop' );

// output content
the_content();

// add the filter again
add_filter( 'the_content', 'wpautop' );