Update translated pages

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Problem:
You are trying to update translated pages on your site and have noticed that graphic changes made to the original page are not reflected in the translated pages. You want these changes to automatically update without having to manually edit each translated page.
Solution:
To ensure that graphic changes to the original page are automatically applied in the translated pages, you need to synchronize the content between the original and translated pages. Here are the steps to achieve this:
1. Set Translation Preferences:
- Go to WPML > Settings.
- Under Translation Management, ensure that you have selected 'Translate Everything'. This setting will automatically translate any changes made to the original content.
2. Synchronization of Media and Content:
- Go to WPML > Settings > Media Translation.
- Ensure the following options are checked:
- Translate existing media in all languages.
- Duplicate featured images for translations.
- Duplicate media attachments for translations.
3. Use WPML Translation Editor:
- Make the necessary graphic changes to your original page.
- After saving changes, a pencil icon or circular arrows icon will appear next to the translated pages in the WPML Translation Editor.
- Click on the icon to update the translations. This will bring the changes over to the translated pages, allowing you to confirm and save them.

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Last updated by Ilyes 5 months, 1 week ago.

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June 4, 2024 at 4:11 pm #15703133
paoloF-39	Background of the issue: I am trying to update translated pages on my site. If I make graphic changes to the original page, I notice that they are not reflected in the translated pages. I need to make changes to the site over time and I would like the translated pages to update automatically without having to edit them all individually each time. Symptoms: Graphic changes to the original page are not reflected in the translated pages. Questions: How can I ensure that graphic changes to the original page are automatically reflected in the translated pages?
June 5, 2024 at 2:40 pm #15707607
Ilyes Supporter Languages: English (English ) French (Français ) Timezone: Pacific/Easter (GMT-05:00)	Hello, Thank you for contacting WPML support team, To ensure that graphic changes to the original page are automatically applied in the translated pages, you need to synchronize the content between the original and translated pages. Here are some steps and methods to achieve this: 1. Set Translation Preferences I assume that since you want this to be done automatically, your WPML settings are configured to automatically synchronize content: WPML Settings: - Go to WPML > Settings. - Under Translation Management, make sure that you have selected Translate Everything. This setting will automatically translate any changes made to the original content. 2- Synchronization of Media and Content: - Go to WPML > Settings > Media Translation. Ensure the following options are checked: - Translate existing media in all languages. - Duplicate featured images for translations. - Duplicate media attachments for translations. 3. Use WPML Translation Editor If you don't want to set the site to be translated automatically and the above settings didn't help, when making changes to your original page, always use the WPML Translation Editor to ensure changes are tracked and synchronized: Edit the Original Page: Make the necessary graphic changes to your original page. Update Translations: - After saving changes to the original page, a pencil icon or circular arrows icon will appear next to the translated pages in the WPML Translation Editor. - Click on the icon to update the translations. This will bring the changes over to the translated pages, allowing you to confirm and save them.