Title: Shortcode shows, not timer
Last modified: May 14, 2019

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# Shortcode shows, not timer

 *  Resolved [Handyann](https://wordpress.org/support/users/handyann/)
 * (@handyann)
 * [7 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-shows-not-timer/)
 * Hi,
    I’ve just installed and activated T(-) and need to apply it as a shortcode
   with the homepage section 1 bit of the Canuck theme I’m using (I inherited the
   admin for the site, so didn’t create it myself.) The part I need to replace with
   the timer is where it says ‘Happening here’.
 * I’ve put the shortcode together and it works fine when applied to a normal test
   page, but if I add it to the HTML box on the homepage section, it just shows 
   up as code on the front end.
 * The shortcode I’m adding is: [tminus t= “23-05-2019 10:01:01″ id=”Boogie” omitweeks
   =”true” jsplacement=”inline” style=”c-3po”]Let’s BOOGIE!![/tminus]
 * Can anyone tell me where I’m going wrong please?
 * The page I need help with: _[[log in](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.org%2Fsupport%2Ftopic%2Fshortcode-shows-not-timer%2F%3Foutput_format%3Dmd&locale=en_US)
   to see the link]_

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 *  Plugin Contributor [twinpictures](https://wordpress.org/support/users/twinpictures/)
 * (@twinpictures)
 * [7 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-shows-not-timer/#post-11530289)
 * It looks like the HTML box on your homepage section is not processing shortcodes.
   
   this might be an option within the theme options, or maybe this homepage section
   offers different blocks that can be used?
 * If you would like us to take a closer look behind the scenes, email us at info[
   at] twinpictures [dot] de and _be sure_ to include a link back to this thread.
 *  Thread Starter [Handyann](https://wordpress.org/support/users/handyann/)
 * (@handyann)
 * [7 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-shows-not-timer/#post-11530798)
 * Thank you for your fast reply and you hit the nail right on the head!
 * There is indeed a shortcode block available in this section, but it’s accessed
   via a drop-down which doesn’t make it clear that it’s the way to go to find it.
 * I’ve got the timer working perfectly now.
 *  Plugin Contributor [twinpictures](https://wordpress.org/support/users/twinpictures/)
 * (@twinpictures)
 * [7 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-shows-not-timer/#post-11530853)
 * Excellent, glad we could help point you in the right direction.
    Issue marked
   as resolved.

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 * Last activity: [7 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-shows-not-timer/#post-11530853)
 * Status: resolved