Title: Can't insert shortcodes Last modified: August 20, 2016 --- # Can't insert shortcodes * Resolved [NelsNose](https://wordpress.org/support/users/nelsnose/) * (@nelsnose) * [13 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-insert-shortcodes/) * Occasionally, I can insert a shortcode using the ‘paw’ button on the WYSIWYG. More often it fails. The dialog window opens, I can see the saved searched from Search Manager, and I can select one, but when I click Insert Shortcode, the modal window goes away and no shortcode is inserted. * [http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wolfnet-idx-for-wordpress/](http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wolfnet-idx-for-wordpress/) Viewing 9 replies - 1 through 9 (of 9 total) * Thread Starter [NelsNose](https://wordpress.org/support/users/nelsnose/) * (@nelsnose) * [13 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-insert-shortcodes/#post-3397149) * I should also mention I’ve tried on Mac with Firefox, Chrome, and Safari and get the same result in each. * When I review the console in FF, there appears to be an error in the js that calls the modal window “Use of attributes’ specified attribute is deprecated. It always returns true.” * Plugin Contributor [AJ Michels](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ajmichels/) * (@ajmichels) * [13 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-insert-shortcodes/#post-3397459) * It looks like this might be related to a bug in jQuery. * [http://stackoverflow.com/questions/8389841/using-jquery-to-determine-selected-option-causes-specified-attribute-is-depreca](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/8389841/using-jquery-to-determine-selected-option-causes-specified-attribute-is-depreca) [http://bugs.jquery.com/ticket/12072](http://bugs.jquery.com/ticket/12072) * However, according to these posts it should only impact users of Firefox 7. What version of Firefox are you using? * It is possible you are actually encountering two errors but only seeing a message from the one because it is Firefox specific. * I will look into this more and see if I can reproduce it. * Plugin Contributor [AJ Michels](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ajmichels/) * (@ajmichels) * [13 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-insert-shortcodes/#post-3397471) * Just so I can be more accurate with my testing which version of the plugin are you using and which version of WordPress? Thanks. * Thread Starter [NelsNose](https://wordpress.org/support/users/nelsnose/) * (@nelsnose) * [13 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-insert-shortcodes/#post-3397472) * The conflict seems to be with Advanced Custom Fields. If I temporarily disable that plugin, I can insert the shortcode. Re-enabling Advanced Custom Fields does not prevent the shortcodes form working, but it prevents the WolfNet shortcode from being inserted. * I had the same problem on this Mac in Chrome 24.0.1312.56, Firefox 18.0.1, and Safari 5.1.7 * We are using WordPress 3.5.1 with the following plugins: WolfNet IDX for WordPress 1.1.3 Advanced Custom Fields 3.5.8.1 Category Custom Fields 1.0 Contact Form 7 3.3.3 Executable PHP widget 2.1 MCE Table Buttons 2.0 Post Types Order 1.5.7 Ultimate Coming Soon Page 1.6.1 Widget Logic 0.56 WordPress SEO 1.3.4.4 * Plugin Contributor [AJ Michels](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ajmichels/) * (@ajmichels) * [13 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-insert-shortcodes/#post-3397473) * Thanks. Great information. I should be able to install that “Advanced Custom Fields” plugin and determine if there is a fix I can put into our code to counter the bug. * Plugin Contributor [AJ Michels](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ajmichels/) * (@ajmichels) * [13 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-insert-shortcodes/#post-3397490) * I have been able to identify the problem and I am not working on implementing a solution. The fix should be in place with the next plugin release. * It turns out our shortcode builder does not play well will multiple instances of the TinyMCE editor on a page at one time. * Plugin Contributor [AJ Michels](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ajmichels/) * (@ajmichels) * [13 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-insert-shortcodes/#post-3397581) * This issue should be resolved as of version 1.3.2 * Please let us know if you are still experiencing issues. * [thenichols](https://wordpress.org/support/users/thenichols/) * (@thenichols) * [13 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-insert-shortcodes/#post-3397585) * Hey, I am currently having this issue using version 1.3.3 within Google Chrome. * Please advise, * Plugin Contributor [AJ Michels](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ajmichels/) * (@ajmichels) * [13 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-insert-shortcodes/#post-3397587) * [@thenichols](https://wordpress.org/support/users/thenichols/) Would you be able to provide a little more information. A link to your website for example. If you would rather not share such information publicly please contact [service@wolfnet.com](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-insert-shortcodes/service@wolfnet.com?output_format=md) and they can funnel your information to me. Thanks. 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