my "Publish" and "Update" Page buttons are missing

for some reason when i login, there's no "Update" button when editing a page, or "Publish" button for a new page on my site. however these buttons DO exist when editing or creating a new Post, just not a Page.

I've tried deactivating all my plugins but that didnt work. any idea what the problem could be?

please please please help!!!!!!!!

 

reinstall wordpress - it will not affect your content for the most part - backup your widgets first

 

Sounds like all of your files didn't install properly.
I would start with re installing your wp-admin folder, I believe those functions are in there.
Or just do a complete re install as @seogawd suggested.
Just be sure to protect your wp-content folder and config.php file..you don't need to overwrite those.

 

Overwrite Wp-admin Folder. And The things will be alright.

Agreeing up to Both the above Guys.

Make sure you have a Backup of the things. Once if you run out into something, it shouldnt make you a problem. so back up at first, and then proceed.
(Backup Only Wp-content And Database Config Files, Thats Enough..! )

Thanks.

 

i've completely uninstalled wordpress and reinstalled, and then hooked it up to the original database.

and deactivated all plugins but still the same problem exists.

any additional ideas? please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Is the entire section missing or just the actual buttons?
Do you see any other buttons such as "Save as Draft" or any edit buttons to change publishing date?

 

i figured it out, and am kicking myself for this one. My "screen options" were set to 1 column, and for some reason that hides the buttons on the right rather than moving them below the posting comment. So once I changed it to 2 columns, it appeared.

 

Ha, ha...been there.That is exactly what I was thinking when I asked. Glad you got it figured out.

 

Make sure you have the latest wordpress version. If your hosting company have cpanel, use fantastico. They have the latest wordpress version.

Good luck,

Dan