Why am I unable to publish my post?

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  chercara · Member · Jun 25, 2014 at 12:15 am

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  Why can’t I publish my post? It continues to say it is “saving” but will not complete the save and I cannot publish.

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  raincoaster · Member · Jun 25, 2014 at 12:33 am

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  Have you Confirmed your account via email yet?

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  chercara · Member · Jun 25, 2014 at 7:01 pm

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  Yes and have posted a few things already with no problems. The last two times I attempted to publish posts, this has happened.

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  timethief · Member · Jun 25, 2014 at 7:05 pm

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  The continual saving usually indicates a connectivity issue or a browser related issue.

  1. If you are not running one of the browsers and versions listed at http://browsehappy.com/ please try upgrading or switching first.

  2. If you are using an IE browser in compatibility mode please disable that mode. http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1196-internet-explorer-compatibility-view-turn-off.html

  3. If you are running one of the browsers and versions listed at http://browsehappy.com/

  (a) Try clearing your browser’s cache http://www.google.com/support/accounts/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=32050

  If applicable see here for instructions on how to clear the cache for Chrome and Safari on the iPad:
  http://browsers.about.com/od/howtousemobilebrowser1/ss/safari-ipad-clear-cache.htm
  http://browsers.about.com/od/howtousemobilebrowser1/ss/How-To-Clear-Browsing-Data-In-Chrome-For-Ipad_6.htm

  (b) Make sure that you have both third-party cookies enabled and JavaScript enabled
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/third-party-cookies/
  http://www.google.com/adsense/support/bin/answer.py?answer=12654

  (c) Disable all browser extensions or add-ons temporarily.

  (d) Try enabling HTTPS: http://en.support.wordpress.com/https/

  Add both *.wordpress.com and *.wp.com to your list of trusted sites under the Security tab. Make sure to uncheck the box for “Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone.” http://en.support.wordpress.com/https/#frequently-asked-questions

  4. You can use this link to see if your flash is up to date. http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/ If it’s not then go to http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/ and download and install the latest version of flash.

  5. Try using another browser.

  6. If you are not successful let us know:
  (a) Exactly what kind of device you are using to connect to the internet and to WordPress.com.
  (b) Exactly which browser (and version of it) you’re using by checking here if necessary http://www.whatbrowser.org/
  (c) Exactly what you experience including what any error reports you receive state.