Short codes

Hello :) I have many question about short codes. I created a portfolio by integrating the short code directly on my "portfolio" page. The short code works but the layout is chaotic. Too much text, "read more" only in english, large space between image and text. Are there multiple portfolio layouts? I looked at the settings in the theme options, without the short code, but this doesn't offer me to display the portfolio on one page, but on the homepage or the entire site. So I use of the shortcode. My second question regarding the short code is: Is it possible to insert a Hero Content short code on a page ("about page" for example)? Thanks a lot for your help ! :) Best regards, Marianne