How to translate ACF fields

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Problem:
The client is experiencing issues with translating ACF (Advanced Custom Fields) field data into other languages, even though they have installed the "Advanced Custom Fields Multilingual" plugin.
Solution:
First, ensure that the ACF Multilingual plugin is active on your site. If it's not, you can install and activate it from Plugins > Add New > Commercial tab. Once activated, navigate to ACF > Custom Fields, open the field group, and configure the translation options for the field group according to your needs. For detailed guidance on setting the translation options, visit setting field group translation options.
If you choose the "Expert" translation option, remember to set each field you want to translate to "Translate." After configuring the settings, make a minor change to the default page containing the ACF fields and save it. Then, update the translation. This should make the data available for translation in the editor.

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This topic contains 3 replies, has 2 voices.

Last updated by Prosenjit Barman 1 week, 4 days ago.

Assisted by: Prosenjit Barman.

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October 23, 2024 at 9:22 am #16320904
hitenP	Hello i have other issues with ACF (Advanced Custom Fields) plugin I have this hidden link and there are many ACF file string change option... pls check as per this screen shot how can I change that string to other lang ?
October 24, 2024 at 8:32 am #16324938
Prosenjit Barman Supporter Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Dhaka (GMT+06:00)	Hello There, Thanks for contacting WPML Support. I understand that you want to translate the ACF field data to other languages on your site. While checking the WPML Debug Info, I found that the ACF Multilingual plugin is not active on your site. To translate ACF field data using WPML, you need to have the ACF Multilingual plugin installed and ensure the field group settings are configured correctly. Please activate the plugin on your site. If you haven’t installed it yet, go to Plugins > Add New > Commercial tab and install the plugin from there. Once the plugin is active, go to ACF > Custom Fields > Open the field group, and configure the translation options for the field group according to your needs. Please refer to the link below to understand the purpose of each option and how to properly configure the translation settings. - https://wpml.org/documentation/related-projects/translate-sites-built-with-acf/#setting-field-group-translation-option You should be able to translate the field content from the Translation Editor if the translation option for the field group is set to "Same fields across languages." However, if you select "Expert," you'll need to set the translation preference for each field you want to translate to "Translate." I hope the resources shared above will help to effectively translate the field data properly. However, if you need further assistance or clarification, feel free to let me know. I'll be happy to help. Best regards, Prosenjit
October 25, 2024 at 1:45 pm #16330959
hitenP	I have already installed the plugin "Advanced Custom Fields Multilingual" (please check attached screenshot) but still not showing in ATE in wpmal if you require login detail then I can provide also I refer your link but not showing acf filed string in ATE
October 28, 2024 at 4:41 am #16335785
Prosenjit Barman Supporter Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Dhaka (GMT+06:00)	Hello There, I hope you're doing well. Sorry for the delay in responding due to the weekend. If you have activated the ACF Multilingual plugin, you’ll need to set the translation options for the field groups. As mentioned in my previous message, go to "ACF > Field Group", open the field group containing the custom field you want to translate, and configure the translation options according to your needs. - https://wpml.org/documentation/related-projects/translate-sites-built-with-acf/#setting-field-group-translation-option After setting the translation option correctly, make a small change to the default page containing the ACF fields and save the changes. Then, update the translation. The data should now be available for translation in the editor. Please follow the suggestions mentioned in my previous responses carefully, and I hope the information will assist you in translating the ACF fields. But, if you need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out. I'll be happy to help. Best regards, Prosenjit
October 30, 2024 at 6:48 am #16344770
hitenP	DONE

hitenP confirmed that the issue was resolved on 2024-10-30 06:48:23.
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