Title: Search short code behavior Last modified: February 7, 2018 --- # Search short code behavior * [Larry McMahon](https://wordpress.org/support/users/larry-mcmahon/) * (@larry-mcmahon) * [8 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/search-short-code-behavior/) * Hi, * When I place the search shortcode at the top of the page the search results are listed after the categories, but the user needs to scroll down to see the results rather than be positioned to view the results. * When I place the search shortcode after the list of categories, then after the search the user is positioned at the top of the page rather where the results are listed. In my case the results were not visible until I scrolled down. * After the search, all the categories remain listed, even tho links are not working for categories where search results were not found. There is no visual way to tell from looking at the categories, which are clickable and have results of the search. * There is no clear search button. The user needs to clear the search area and hit enter. A clear search button would be more user friendly. * Larry * The page I need help with: _[[log in](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.org%2Fsupport%2Ftopic%2Fsearch-short-code-behavior%2F%3Foutput_format%3Dmd&locale=en_US) to see the link]_ Viewing 10 replies - 1 through 10 (of 10 total) * Thread Starter [Larry McMahon](https://wordpress.org/support/users/larry-mcmahon/) * (@larry-mcmahon) * [8 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/search-short-code-behavior/#post-9948359) * Hi, * So maybe having the search grey out category links w/o search hits ao the user knows categoies to select or choose to scroll down. * The clear search button would also make use more clear. * Thread Starter [Larry McMahon](https://wordpress.org/support/users/larry-mcmahon/) * (@larry-mcmahon) * [8 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/search-short-code-behavior/#post-9963484) * Hi, * If you think this greying out of categories with no search hits us something you would do, I will make a donation. BTW, this is for a non-profit group. How much should I donate? * Larty * Plugin Author [Yannick Lefebvre](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jackdewey/) * (@jackdewey) * [8 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/search-short-code-behavior/#post-9963624) * Hi Larry, * Sorry for the lack of response. I was travelling for work this past week, and am heading back out on Saturday. Your idea of graying out and unlinking categories that do not contain any links makes sense and I will definitely look at incorporating it shortly. That being said, I am not sure I will be able to make the addition before my next trip, since plugin development is something I do evenings and week-ends. Would getting this enhancements past Feb 24th still be beneficial to you? * In terms of a donation amount, given the amount of effort but taking into consideration that this is for a non-profit, I would suggest a 25$ donation. * Yannick * Thread Starter [Larry McMahon](https://wordpress.org/support/users/larry-mcmahon/) * (@larry-mcmahon) * [8 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/search-short-code-behavior/#post-9965512) * Hi, * Also include the option of adding a “clear search” button. * The 24th is fine. As is the donation. * After this, then maybe you can look into the twenty seventeen theme menu overlay issue. Adding 25% top-padding has helped. * Larry * Plugin Author [Yannick Lefebvre](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jackdewey/) * (@jackdewey) * [8 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/search-short-code-behavior/#post-9967792) * Hi Larry, * I just sent you an updated code file for you to test on your site to gmail address you used for the donation. Please test and let me know if it works as expected. Then I can publish plugin update. * Yannick * Thread Starter [Larry McMahon](https://wordpress.org/support/users/larry-mcmahon/) * (@larry-mcmahon) * [8 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/search-short-code-behavior/#post-9970189) * Hi, * That removed the listing of categories w/o search hit rater than greying them out. This is fine with me, and is better for Mobile devices. * However, I still want a “Clear Search” button to help users get back to the full list of categories * Larry * P.S. then maybe we can talk about getting the category links to be responsive and cont overlayed by the menu on some devices. * Plugin Author [Yannick Lefebvre](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jackdewey/) * (@jackdewey) * [8 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/search-short-code-behavior/#post-9971776) * As we discussed via e-mail, to see the categories that do not contain any search hits displayed in grey, you need to have the ‘Hide Results if Empty’ option unchecked under the Common tab of library settings. * I am going to look at the Clear Search button functionality soon. * [buyingamerican](https://wordpress.org/support/users/buyingamerican/) * (@buyingamerican) * [8 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/search-short-code-behavior/#post-10051033) * Hi Yannick! * Is there a way to remove the Reset Search button? The way that I’m using Link Library, it’s just using up space but does not provide any functionality: * [https://buyingamericanblog.com/made-in-usa-list/](https://buyingamericanblog.com/made-in-usa-list/) * I’d appreciate any pointers you can give me. * Thank you! * ~ Emily * Plugin Author [Yannick Lefebvre](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jackdewey/) * (@jackdewey) * [8 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/search-short-code-behavior/#post-10051077) * Hi Emily, Sorry about that. Just added an option to show the search button, unchecked by default. * Larry, please go in and check this new button to see the Reset search button on your side. * I hope this pleases everyone. Please consider donating to support this plugin’s development. * [buyingamerican](https://wordpress.org/support/users/buyingamerican/) * (@buyingamerican) * [8 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/search-short-code-behavior/#post-10051084) * Wow… Fastest response ever. 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