[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #17657: Shortcode regex doesn't allow for hyphens in shortcode name

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#17657: Shortcode regex doesn't allow for hyphens in shortcode name
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 Reporter:  sivel                    |       Owner:
     Type:  defect (bug)             |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal                   |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Shortcodes               |     Version:  2.9.2
 Severity:  normal                   |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  has-patch needs-testing  |
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Comment (by redpixelstudios):

 Replying to [comment:7 bobbingwide]:
 > There is a workaround for this problem. Register the longer names first.
 >
 > whether or not a shortcode containing hyphen(s) is handled depends on
 when it's registered.
 > if it's registered before the shortcode that is the same as the prefix
 before the '-' it's OK
 > it it's registed after, then the shorter shortcode will take precedence
 >
 > So if you have shortcodes wp, wp-1, wp-2 and wp-3 then you should
 register wp last.
 >

 Thanks for the reply, bobbingwide. We will take your workaround under
 advisement until the issue can be resolved entirely.

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