Where did the insert gallery and slideshow buttons go?

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  lunchwithpbandj · Member · Dec 2, 2012 at 10:05 pm

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  The slideshow feature does not work like it used to. It used to be so simple to update new photos, edit captions and order, and then upload it easily. Now I cannot get the new order to save. It is in the correct order in the edit area, but then when it’s uploaded, it’s wrong again. And I had to google “how to put in slideshow wordpress” to even figure out how to put a slideshow in. This seems very not user friendly. What is the purpose of this new edit? Makes it impossible to use.

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  messalonskeehs · Member · Dec 3, 2012 at 3:50 am

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  I agree – this is a frustrating change that I do hope will revert back!

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  kathrynwp · Staff · Dec 4, 2012 at 4:26 pm

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  We do intend to bring back the “Insert slideshow” button and its associated features in a future release.

  I know this is an inconvenience for some, and we sincerely apologize.

  If you require finer control over the slideshow order beyond what’s currently possible using one of the techniques I described here, you might want to look at using a gallery as an alternative in the meantime.

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  llmerritt · Member · Dec 6, 2012 at 2:24 am

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  I agree; this entire change was a huge mistake and not user-friendly at all! I don’t need to see my entire gallery; they’re images I’ve already posted and certainly don’t intend to post again. Bring back the slide show please; it’s a nice change vs. a long line-up of images. And the gallery makes the images too small – I don’t want that either (or, keep it as a choice. Bad move, WordPress. Other than this faux pas, it’s been a great tool so far.

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  kathrynwp · Staff · Dec 6, 2012 at 7:24 pm

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  Bring back the slide show please; it’s a nice change vs. a long line-up of images.

  Until the button is restored, you can still add a slideshow using the shortcode – the instructions are here:

  http://en.support.wordpress.com/slideshows/

  And the gallery makes the images too small

  If you find them too small, you can set the size of gallery thumbnail images under Settings > Media, next to “Thumbnail size”. If you need any help with this or it isn’t working as it should, please let me know.