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Default: header<\/li>\n<li><code>refresh<\/code> \u2013 Refresh interval in seconds (default: 20)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<!--section=installation-->\n<ol>\n<li>Upload the <code>statusdot<\/code> folder to <code>\/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code><\/li>\n<li>Activate the plugin via <strong>Plugins \u2192 Installed Plugins<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings \u2192 StatusDot<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Configure your opening hours and display options<\/li>\n<li>Add the shortcode anywhere on your site<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<!--section=faq-->\n<dl>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20use%20the%20shortcode%20multiple%20times%20on%20one%20page%3F\"><h3>Can I use the shortcode multiple times on one page?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. You can use the shortcode unlimited times. Each instance updates independently.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20override%20the%20schedule%3F\"><h3>Can I override the schedule?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. 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