add placeholder text to filter search box

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Problem:

The attribute "placeholder" of [wpv-filter-search-box] does not work.

Solution:

It is problem of old version of Toolset Views plugin, you can upgrade it to latest version and test again.

Relevant Documentation:
https://toolset.com/documentation/user-guides/views-shortcodes/#vf-155460

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Tagged: Custom search, Views plugin

This topic contains 9 replies, has 2 voices.

Last updated by Dave 4 years, 9 months ago.

Assisted by: Luo Yang.

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July 10, 2019 at 11:51 pm #1289209

Dave

I am trying to: add the word "Search" to the search box

Link to a page where the issue can be seen: hidden link

I expected to see: the text I entered

Instead, I got: nothing

According to the shortcode reference (https://toolset.com/documentation/user-guides/views-shortcodes/#vf-155460) there's an attribute for placeholder. It doesn't seem to work.

July 11, 2019 at 4:40 am #1289271

Luo Yang

Hello,

I have tried the shortcode [wpv-filter-search-box placeholder="Search" output="bootstrap"] in my localhost with a fresh WordPress installation + the latest version of Toolset Views plugin, it works fine.

And you are using old version of Views plugin 2.3.1, it might conduct unexpected result.

I suggest you try these:
1) Backup your website first.
2) Upgrade to the latest version of Toolset plugins, and test again.
You can download them here:
https://toolset.com/account/downloads/

July 12, 2019 at 9:26 pm #1290773

Dave

That fixed it.

Any idea why the site's never shown that Views was out of date?

July 15, 2019 at 2:23 am #1291309

Luo Yang

There isn't Types plugin in your website, the Toolset Automatic Installation requires Toolset Types plugin, see our document
https://toolset.com/faq/how-to-install-and-register-toolset/#automatic-installation-once-you-have-types-plugin-installed
section "Automatic Installation (once you have Types plugin installed)"

You can install Types plugin in your website, and follow above document to setup the site key, and test again.

July 15, 2019 at 5:35 pm #1292073

Dave

What? That is so weird! The site was originally built with ACF and CPT UI, so I don't need Types. I have to install it just to have auto-update working? Yikes!

ACF is overall a stronger tool for custom field groups, so I prefer using it, and I'm surprised I have to install Types for such a basic function.

July 16, 2019 at 1:47 am #1292237

Luo Yang

That is mentioned in our document, you can also upgrade Views plugin manually.

July 16, 2019 at 5:36 pm #1293033

Dave

Still, it's an odd choice to make. I don't mind updating manually, but not having the expected notice in WordPress isn't terribly user-friendly.

July 17, 2019 at 1:14 am #1293191

Luo Yang

It needs a feature request, you can add it here, our developers will evaluate it:
https://toolset.com/home/contact-us/suggest-a-new-feature-for-toolset/

July 17, 2019 at 3:27 am #1293235

Dave

Thanks, I'll put the suggestion in there.

July 17, 2019 at 3:28 am #1293237

Dave

My issue is resolved now. Thank you!

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