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Hello,

I checked and seems you are adding other custom code to HTML block, which can then break translation file. Like CSS code you have added

You should add only HTML code there and any other outside, for example in theme options, functions.php etc.

Please remove that extra code, save the page and try to re-translate. It should work fine then.

Regards,
Drazen

Hello,

Thank you for your message I understand your concerns, and I’ll try to clarify.

1) This does not mean that tables can only be translated without styling. The issue is related to where the styling code is placed. When styling (CSS) is added directly inside the content, the WPML Translation Editor may not handle it properly.

The recommended approach is to move that styling into the appropriate place, such as the Custom CSS section in your theme options or a stylesheet. This way, you can keep the design while still being able to translate the content correctly.

Related guide: hidden link

If you prefer to keep the styling inside the content as it is, another option is to disable the WPML Translation Editor for that page and manually edit the translated version. This gives you full control, but requires manual maintenance of the translations.

2) Regarding your questions:

- If needed, the table styling can be restored but ideally by moving the styles to the correct location as mentioned above.
- To remove the table from secondary language pages, you can edit the translation manually and simply remove that content from the translated version. You will need to switch to manual approach:

- https://wpml.org/documentation/translating-your-contents/using-different-translation-editors-for-different-pages/

3) If you decide to remove WPML, the best and safest approach is to follow this guide:

- https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/language-setup/deleting-languages-and-plugin-data-by-doing-a-wpml-reset-on-your-site/

This explains how to properly remove translations and avoid leftover data. Disabling the plugin alone will remove language switchers from the frontend, but translated content may still exist, so a proper cleanup is recommended for SEO and consistency.

Kind regards,
Dražen

Hello,

I completely understand that this situation is frustrating, and I’m here to help you resolve it as quickly as possible.

That said, I kindly ask that we keep the communication respectful and professional so we can work together effectively toward a solution.

I will open a separate ticket dedicated to the full removal process, and we’ll continue there to ensure everything is handled properly.

- https://wpml.org/forums/topic/split-delete-wpml/

Thank you for your understanding.

Kind regards,
Dražen

Hello,

Yes, everything is removed and WPML plugins are no longer installed, so those /en/ links do not exist anymore on the site.

What you’re seeing in Semrush is expected. If those URLs were previously indexed, it can take some time for search engines to deindex them.

In the meantime, I would recommend:

- checking your sitemap to ensure those /en/ URLs are no longer included
- resubmitting the updated sitemap in Google Search Console
- optionally requesting removal of those URLs in Search Console for faster cleanup

Best regards,
Dražen