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 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[Advanced Excerpt] [Plugin: Advanced Excerpt] Small bug and a suggestion](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-advanced-excerpt-small-bug-and-a-suggestion/)
 *  [basvd](https://wordpress.org/support/users/basvd/)
 * (@basvd)
 * [14 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-advanced-excerpt-small-bug-and-a-suggestion/#post-2484521)
 * Better integration with WordPress functions is not high on the todo-list at the
   moment, but I will keep your suggestion in mind.
 * Placement of read-more text will be improved in the next update.
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[Advanced Excerpt] [Plugin: Advanced Excerpt] More link is preceding text…?](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-advanced-excerpt-more-link-is-preceding-text/)
 *  [basvd](https://wordpress.org/support/users/basvd/)
 * (@basvd)
 * [14 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-advanced-excerpt-more-link-is-preceding-text/#post-2508729)
 * The plugin tries to place the link inline with the text. This usually works well,
   but apparently not all the time.
 * It would be very helpful if you could post HTML source code of the generated 
   excerpt and the original post (at least the part that is included in the excerpt),
   so I can try to reproduce the problem and hopefully fix it.
 * Thanks in advance!
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[Advanced Excerpt] [Plugin: Advanced Excerpt] Not enough data with WordPress ver 3.3](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-advanced-excerpt-not-enough-data-with-wordpress-ver-33/)
 *  [basvd](https://wordpress.org/support/users/basvd/)
 * (@basvd)
 * [14 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-advanced-excerpt-not-enough-data-with-wordpress-ver-33/#post-2477156)
 * It’s working, trust me.
    I wish people who are using it without problems would
   provide a little feedback, but I guess no news is good news.
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[Advanced Excerpt] Advanced Excerpt not working](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/advanced-excerpt-not-working/)
 *  [basvd](https://wordpress.org/support/users/basvd/)
 * (@basvd)
 * [14 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/advanced-excerpt-not-working/#post-1921010)
 * Do I understand correctly that it’s only `<p>` tags that are not removed?
 * If so, then this is a [duplicate](http://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-advanced-excerpt-v-411-inserting-p-and-br-tags-which-are-breaking-my-media-players)(
   no worries, feedback is good).
 * This bug will be fixed in the next update. I also posted a possible workaround
   in that other thread.
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[Advanced Excerpt] [Plugin: Advanced Excerpt]](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-advanced-excerpt/)
 *  [basvd](https://wordpress.org/support/users/basvd/)
 * (@basvd)
 * [14 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-advanced-excerpt/#post-2509340)
 * There are two template functions that interact with the plugin. The first is 
   the one you mentioned, `the_advanced_excerpt` (which is provided by the plugin)
   and the other one is `the_excerpt` (standard template tag).
 * The first one allows you to configure the excerpt from your theme’s code. The
   other one behaves according to the plugin’s default settings, which can be changed
   in the admin area of WordPress.
 * I am assuming that your category page is using `the_excerpt` to render excerpts
   the default way, whereas your other loop uses `the_advanced_excerpt` with the
   settings you want.
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[Advanced Excerpt] [Plugin: Advanced Excerpt] New problem with 4.1.1](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-advanced-excerpt-new-probleme-with-411/)
 *  [basvd](https://wordpress.org/support/users/basvd/)
 * (@basvd)
 * [14 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-advanced-excerpt-new-probleme-with-411/#post-2454491)
 * This is a possible [duplicate](http://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-advanced-excerpt-v-411-inserting-p-and-br-tags-which-are-breaking-my-media-players).
 * I’m making it a priority for the next update.
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[Advanced Excerpt] [Plugin: Advanced Excerpt] Remove line breaks](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-advanced-excerpt-remove-line-breaks/)
 *  [basvd](https://wordpress.org/support/users/basvd/)
 * (@basvd)
 * [14 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-advanced-excerpt-remove-line-breaks/#post-2463919)
 * This is a possible [duplicate](http://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-advanced-excerpt-v-411-inserting-p-and-br-tags-which-are-breaking-my-media-players).
 * I’m making it a priority for the next update.
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[Advanced Excerpt] [Plugin: Advanced Excerpt] V 4.1.1 inserting p and br tags which are breaking my media players](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-advanced-excerpt-v-411-inserting-p-and-br-tags-which-are-breaking-my-media-players/)
 *  [basvd](https://wordpress.org/support/users/basvd/)
 * (@basvd)
 * [14 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-advanced-excerpt-v-411-inserting-p-and-br-tags-which-are-breaking-my-media-players/#post-2463918)
 * I am aware of this issue and it will be resolved in the next update.
 * The problem is likely due to some default filters, so I have this simple hack
   you can try (effects are temporary, but use your own judgement).
    Add the following
   to your theme’s `functions.php` (create the file if it does not exist):
 *     ```
       <?php
       remove_all_filters('the_excerpt');
       ```
   
 * I will check the settings handling soon for the problem you described.
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[Advanced Excerpt] [Plugin: Advanced Excerpt] Advanced excertps does not work](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-advanced-excerpt-advanced-excertps-does-not-work/)
 *  [basvd](https://wordpress.org/support/users/basvd/)
 * (@basvd)
 * [14 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-advanced-excerpt-advanced-excertps-does-not-work/#post-2306816)
 * I suppose this resolves the issue. Although it would be nice if the original 
   poster could confirm.
 *   Forum: [Hacks](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/hacks/)
   
   In reply to: [[Advanced Excerpt] [Plugin: Advanced Excerpt] "Read More" text not added to custom excerpts](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-advanced-excerpt-read-more-text-not-added-to-custom-excerpts/)
 *  [basvd](https://wordpress.org/support/users/basvd/)
 * (@basvd)
 * [14 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-advanced-excerpt-read-more-text-not-added-to-custom-excerpts/#post-2473745)
 * I’ve been considering this for a little bit and I think it would make more sense
   to always automatically add the link if the option is activated. It seems more
   consistent with the purpose of excerpts in general (even if it is a custom one).
 * Even though this plugin is all about customisation I am hesitant to add an option
   for every permutation. I prefer choosing a default that makes sense and see how
   people respond to it, then change it or make it optional depending on what happens.
   🙂
 * That said, I will use your suggestions for the next update. Thanks for your feedback!
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[Advanced Excerpt] A desperate plea- Advanced Excerpt not working with WP update?](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/a-desperate-plea-advanced-excerpt-not-working-with-wp-update/)
 *  [basvd](https://wordpress.org/support/users/basvd/)
 * (@basvd)
 * [14 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/a-desperate-plea-advanced-excerpt-not-working-with-wp-update/#post-2473681)
 * Sure, just add `&ellipsis=` (nothing after =) to the string of options.
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[Advanced Excerpt] A desperate plea- Advanced Excerpt not working with WP update?](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/a-desperate-plea-advanced-excerpt-not-working-with-wp-update/)
 *  [basvd](https://wordpress.org/support/users/basvd/)
 * (@basvd)
 * [14 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/a-desperate-plea-advanced-excerpt-not-working-with-wp-update/#post-2473677)
 * Exactly!
    You can replace this line: `<?php $advancedexcerpt->filter(the_content(),
   20, 1, null, array('a', 'strong')) ?>` with `<?php the_advanced_excerpt('length
   =20&use_words=1&allowed_tags=a,strong'); ?>`
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[Advanced Excerpt] [Plugin: Advanced Excerpt] Advanced excertps does not work](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-advanced-excerpt-advanced-excertps-does-not-work/)
 *  [basvd](https://wordpress.org/support/users/basvd/)
 * (@basvd)
 * [14 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-advanced-excerpt-advanced-excertps-does-not-work/#post-2306814)
 * Great troubleshooting so far, sorry for bursting in. 😛
 * I am quite confident that the plugin does at least something, but I think I should
   explain better what it does. It is a filter, an extension of default behaviour
   in WordPress. The default behaviour that it extends is `the_excerpt` (template
   function to display an excerpt).
 * Some themes make use of this function, but not all. Many themes use `the_content`
   to display a post, but the plugin leaves this behaviour untouched. If that’s 
   the case, your website will look unaffected.
 * If you want your theme to make use of the plugin when it is available, use `the_excerpt`
   where appropriate.
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[Advanced Excerpt] [Plugin: Advanced Excerpt] Change read more text color](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-advanced-excerpt-change-read-more-text-color/)
 *  [basvd](https://wordpress.org/support/users/basvd/)
 * (@basvd)
 * [14 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-advanced-excerpt-change-read-more-text-color/#post-2469677)
 * This is not a plugin issue. Your theme should provide appropriate CSS rules for
   links and other elements. The more-link will look like any other link, but it
   also has the class `read-more` if you want more specific CSS rules.
 * If you have no idea what I am talking about, consult a theme developer.
 *   Forum: [Hacks](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/hacks/)
   
   In reply to: [[Advanced Excerpt] [Plugin: Advanced Excerpt] "Read More" text not added to custom excerpts](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-advanced-excerpt-read-more-text-not-added-to-custom-excerpts/)
 *  [basvd](https://wordpress.org/support/users/basvd/)
 * (@basvd)
 * [14 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-advanced-excerpt-read-more-text-not-added-to-custom-excerpts/#post-2473671)
 * I will consider implementing this, but it might bother people who want to include
   a link manually in their custom excerpts. Either way I never win. 😛

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