Shortcode Editor gone in WP 5.0

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  • December 7, 2018 at 4:03 am #457419

    Kai Liu
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    Just check again of your documentation to find out about shortcode in WP5.0

    Shortcode Editor disappeared after updating to WP 5.0

    We ave to download a plugin Classic Editor to bring back the traditional editor. Even tho, the short code editor still not showing. Please advise

    December 7, 2018 at 9:01 am #457439

    Stiofan O’Connor
    Site Admin
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    Hi Kai,

    All shortcodes are available as blocks.
    I am using “disable gutenberg” which seems to show it, i’ll try the classic plugin and get back to you.

    Thanks,

    Stiofan

    December 7, 2018 at 10:11 am #457453

    Stiofan O’Connor
    Site Admin
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    Tested with classic editor plugin and the shortcode editor still works.
    If you still have a problem please explain it more.

    Thanks,

    Stiofan

    January 1, 2019 at 1:59 pm #460936

    Jeff Adams
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    Wait, I’m confused. I thought the point was to use and take advantage of the latest and greatest, not go back to classic view. Please explain this so I have a better understanding of what’s going on. I don’t see the shortcode editor in the new version of all of this. Does it not at all matter going back to classic view? And, will we be able to do this differently in the future? If so, how and when?

    January 1, 2019 at 2:07 pm #460937

    Jeff Adams
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    So, are we having to use “Classic Editor Plugin” to use these plugins? Or should I just reference https://wpgeodirectory.com/docs-v2/geodirectory/design-elements/#all and not worry about using the shortcode editor?

    I’m really hoping I can get through this and start using this stuff intuitively, swiftly, and get to applying creatively for once. I’ve tried so many times over the years to make these plugins work and even the geotheme back in the day for different projects and thus far I’ve never been able to get a project up and running right enough to feel confident actually using and promoting a site. I’m super excited about V2. Please let me know if I need to wait for it to be developed more. I don’t mind testing something that’s already developed and at least tested by the developers.

    January 1, 2019 at 2:17 pm #460938

    Kai Liu
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    WP5 got plenty of complaint about nrw block editor. While WP team tried to force people using new block editor and ended up there is classic editor as plugin. If you install fresh wp, there is actaully option to tick if you want classic editor or not.

    I found that i can use Elementor Editor to manipulate GD short code as WP widget with all options/parameters you can find in short code editor of classic editor.

    It is just matter of time to get familiar with new interface. I believe latest is better, just need time to get used to it.

    Like GD V2, initially I wipe off GD V2 and use GD V1 because UI is very different. Now I force myself to adopt V2 because I believe it should be better or they will not spend time to release V2. I am getting there now and more familiar with V2. Soon I will be facing new challenge to convert existing projects done in V1 to V2. It is kind of risk to convert.

    Cheers

    Sam

    January 1, 2019 at 2:56 pm #460941

    Kai Liu
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    Jeff,

    I used to be your situation, but not with wp. I appointed developers to develop directory for me ended up spending tooooo much, taking tooo long(over 3 months) and did not satisfy my expectations in terms of features(less than 1/4 of what GD provided) , UI and UX. This made me look for alternatives.

    I found GD V1 on Oct 2018 and decide to give it a go. Now I have launched one in V1 (currently promoting on Facebook ads) and working on another one V2, which is almost done. The current one i was planning to use Supreme theme but Buddy Press section visual style doesn’t meet my expectations. I purchased other theme and build front page from scratch, from page structure, category icons etc. all custom built.

    I do recommand GD, it is the most value for money, full featured directory plugin i ever tried. Now with API (which I haven’t tried yet) which allows me to develope plugin for a chat app and interact db via api calls, that’s a plus to my project. And the supporting guys are very helpful to answer my questions in prompt manner.

    Good luck and happy new year

    Sam

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