How to add a news scroll bar in wordpress

Adding a news scroll bar in WordPress can be achieved through various methods. Here are a few approaches:

Method 1: Using a Plugin

1. Install and activate a plugin like "WP News Scroll" or "News Scroll" from the WordPress plugin directory.
2. Configure the plugin settings to customize the appearance and behavior of the news scroll bar.
3. Place the shortcode [wp_news_scroll] or [news_scroll] in your WordPress page or post where you want the news scroll bar to appear.

Method 2: Using a Widget

1. Install and activate a plugin like "Widgetized News" or "News Widget" from the WordPress plugin directory.
2. Add the widget to your WordPress sidebar or footer area.
3. Configure the widget settings to customize the appearance and behavior of the news scroll bar.

Method 3: Using Custom Code

1. Create a new PHP file in your WordPress theme's directory (e.g., functions.php) and add the following code:

   function add_news_scroll_bar() {
   ?>
    <div id="news-scroll-bar">
        <ul>
            <?php
            // Get the latest news posts
            $args = array(
                'post_type' => 'post',
                'posts_per_page' => 5, // adjust the number of posts to display
            );
            $query = new WP_Query($args);
            foreach ($query->posts as $post) {
                setup_postdata($post);
               ?>
                <li>
                    <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="<?php the_permalink();?>"><?php the_title();?></a>
                </li>
                <?php
            }
            wp_reset_postdata();
           ?>
        </ul>
    </div>
    <?php
   }
   add_action('wp_footer', 'add_news_scroll_bar');

2. Add the following CSS code to your WordPress theme's stylesheet (e.g., style.css):

   
   #news-scroll-bar {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #f0f0f0;
    padding: 10px;
    border-top: 1px solid #ccc;
   }

news-scroll-bar ul {

list-style: none;
margin: 0;
padding: 0;

}

news-scroll-bar li {

margin-bottom: 10px;

}

news-scroll-bar a {

text-decoration: none;
color: #337ab7;

}

news-scroll-bar a:hover {

color: #23527c;

}

3. Add the following JavaScript code to your WordPress theme's footer (e.g., `footer.php`):
```javascript
<script>
    jQuery(document).ready(function($) {
        $('#news-scroll-bar').scrollbar();
    });
</script>

This code will create a news scroll bar that displays the latest 5 news posts. You can customize the appearance and behavior of the news scroll bar by modifying the CSS and JavaScript code.

Remember to adjust the code to fit your specific needs and theme requirements.