# Sidebar Options

The **Sidebar** section allows you to enable and customize additional content in the sidebar of the course details page. This feature is great for adding extra information, calls to action, or any custom content using shortcodes.

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**Enable Sidebar Content :**  Toggle the **"Enable Sidebar Content"** option to **Yes** if you'd like to display a sidebar alongside your course content.

> *If this option is disabled, no sidebar content will appear on the course page.*

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**Sidebar Content Type :**  Select the type of sidebar content you want to display. Available types might include:

* **Default Content** – Predefined layout or widgets.
* **Custom Content** – Add your own HTML, text, or shortcodes.
* **Widget Area** – Choose a registered WordPress widget area.

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**Sidebar Content :** In this text editor field, you can add any custom content you want to show in the sidebar. This includes:

* Shortcodes (e.g., `[dtlms_course_progress]`, `[dtlms_enroll_button]`)
* HTML elements (e.g., banners, links)
* Custom messages or instructions

> 💡 You can use this area to add promotional content, course benefits, certificates, or even a countdown timer using available shortcodes.
