This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.
Problem:
The client wants to test the 'fallback function' for displaying untranslated content in secondary languages using the default language as a fallback, and is concerned about whether they can revert the settings back to the original state without any residual changes.
Solution:
We assure the client that they can safely test the fallback function without risking permanent changes to their website. This function is ideal if the client has content that is not yet translated and prefers to show content in the default language temporarily rather than showing nothing. The settings for this function can be easily switched back and forth without any risk of losing data or leaving residual settings. Once a translation for a page becomes available, WPML will automatically display the translated content instead of the fallback.
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