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Problem:
You need to know how to automatically add a word to the glossary in WPML and ensure that the new word automatically updates in the texts on your website.
Solution:
We have released a new version WPML Multilingual CMS 4.7 which will update any glossary translations once a term is added to or edited inside the glossary. In prior versions, the automatic application of glossary terms to your translations is only possible when translating with WPML AI. If you're experiencing this need, we recommend you configure WPML AI as your translation engine. For guidance on managing translation engines on your site, please visit How to change automatic translation engines.
Other translation engines will not support this feature, and you will need to adjust the translation manually. For more information on creating and managing glossary entries, please see How to create and manage glossary entries.

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Last updated by Andreas W. 4 days, 23 hours ago.

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February 7, 2025 at 2:45 pm #16680240

mathiasA-11

Background of the issue:
I need to understand how I can automatically add a word to the glossary and have the new correct word automatically change in the texts on my website hidden link.

Symptoms:
No specific issue or error message mentioned.

Questions:
How can I automatically add a word to the glossary in WPML?
How can I ensure that the new word automatically updates in the texts?

February 8, 2025 at 3:25 am #16681628

Andreas W.
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Hello,

Currently, the automatic application of glossary terms to your translations is only possible when translating with WPML AI.

How to manage translation engines on your site:
https://wpml.org/documentation/automatic-translation/how-to-change-automatic-translation-engines/

Other translation engines will not support such a feature and the translation will need to be adjusted manually.

Source:
https://wpml.org/documentation/translating-your-contents/advanced-translation-editor/how-to-create-and-manage-glossary-entries/

Best regards
Andreas