This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.
Problem:
You are working on a site using WPML and trying to edit a page in the NL language. When in edit mode, the menu items are displayed in Dutch, and you want to change the language of WordPress buttons to match the editing language.
Solution:
To set the WordPress UI to be in the editing language rather than the WPML default language, follow these steps:
1. Navigate to Users >> Profile page.
2. Enable the “Set admin language as editing language” checkbox.
3. Click the Update Profile button.
For more details, check the documentation here: Setting the WordPress Administration Language
If the issue persists, please provide a screenshot to better understand the problem and add the debug report in the Debug Information box. You can find instructions on how to provide this information here: Provide Debug Information for Faster Support
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Last updated by 1 month, 3 weeks ago.
Assisted by: Dražen.
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 WPML Supporter since 06/2016 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Karachi (GMT+05:00) |
Hi, Before your ticket is assigned to one of my colleagues, I'd like to guide you through some initial debugging steps to speed up the support process. If you want the WordPress UI to be in editing language than the WPML default language, please follow the below steps: 1. Go to the Users >> Profile page. Here is a doc for more details: https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/language-setup/setting-the-wordpress-administration-language/ If the issue persists, please share a screenshot to better understand the problem. Also, please add the debug report in the Debug Information box. I have also enabled debug info box for your next reply: https://wpml.org/faq/provide-debug-information-faster-support/ Kindly let us know the results,  |
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Hello Noman, thanks for your reply - I made all the changes you mentioned. I also cleared the cache, but the language still changes depending on the language of the edited page (screenshot attached). What can I do? Thanks & best  |
 Supporter Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Europe/Zagreb (GMT+02:00) |
Hello Mathias, Edit your user profile, and uncheck the box "Set admin language as editing language.", then in the upper Language section choose your user language. Then it should work fine. Regards,  |
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Hello Dražen, thanks for your reply - I also made all the changes you mentioned. Still the same... Thank you very much for your effort. Best Mathias  |
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Supporter Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Europe/Zagreb (GMT+02:00) |
