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Last updated by Osama Mersal 10 months, 1 week ago.

Assisted by: Osama Mersal.

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August 10, 2024 at 7:59 pm #16058830

salehA-13

Background of the issue:
I am trying to manage translations for my site hidden link using WPML. My site’s default language is English, and the secondary language is RTL Arabic. I am using WP Calendar and need to translate the WP Calendar based on the selected language.

Symptoms:
WP Calendar is mixing between English and Arabic.

Questions:
How can I translate the WP Calendar based on the selected language?

August 11, 2024 at 10:33 am #16059280

Osama Mersal
WPML Supporter since 02/2020

Languages: English (English ) Arabic (العربية )

Timezone: Africa/Cairo (GMT+03:00)

Hi,

Thanks for contacting WPML forums support. I'll be glad to help you today.

Please go to WPML-> String Translation and check if the calendar strings are translated correctly.

Best regards,
Osama

August 11, 2024 at 6:45 pm #16059978

salehA-13

Dear Osama,

Please provide a detail explanation the information you mentioned is standard and not related to my actual challenge.

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August 12, 2024 at 8:37 am #16061066

Osama Mersal
WPML Supporter since 02/2020

Languages: English (English ) Arabic (العربية )

Timezone: Africa/Cairo (GMT+03:00)

Hi,

I would need to look closely at your site, so I would need to request temporary access (WP-Admin and FTP)
Preferably to a test site where the problem has been replicated.

Your answer will be private, meaning only you and I can access it.

❌ Please backup your database and website ❌

✙ I need your permission to deactivate and reactivate the plugins and themes and change site configurations. This is also why the backup is critical.

✙ I also need your permission to take a local copy of your site to debug the issue without affecting your live site.

Best regards,
Osama

August 12, 2024 at 8:45 am #16061100

salehA-13

You have the full control. The site is backedup

August 12, 2024 at 9:07 am #16061224

Osama Mersal
WPML Supporter since 02/2020

Languages: English (English ) Arabic (العربية )

Timezone: Africa/Cairo (GMT+03:00)

Hi,

Thanks for the access details. I translated the string via WPML-> String translation. (Kindly check the attached screenshot)

Best regards,
Osama

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August 12, 2024 at 9:11 am #16061247

salehA-13

Hi Osama,

The Arabic version is fine, but English version still read Arabic check this:

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August 12, 2024 at 9:24 am #16061270

Osama Mersal
WPML Supporter since 02/2020

Languages: English (English ) Arabic (العربية )

Timezone: Africa/Cairo (GMT+03:00)

Hi,

I checked the English calendar and it appears correctly.

Best regards,
Osama

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August 13, 2024 at 11:03 am #16065833

salehA-13

Hi Osama,

I have tried different browsers, and devices me and my teammates but the calendar language switcher issue has not been resolved yet.

Check this: hidden link

Regards,

August 13, 2024 at 11:17 am #16065873

Osama Mersal
WPML Supporter since 02/2020

Languages: English (English ) Arabic (العربية )

Timezone: Africa/Cairo (GMT+03:00)

Hi,

Please let me know how this calendar is created in the default language.

Is it part of a plugin or theme? If yes, please log in to this hidden link">Sanbdox site and install the plugin/theme that creates this calendar.

After that, please create a calendar and translate its strings in WPML-> String Translation to replicate the issue.

If the issue is replicable, please let me know to consult our 2nd tier support team.

Best regards,
Osama

August 13, 2024 at 11:22 am #16065883

salehA-13

Hi osama,

Not a plugin, this is actually the default WP post calendar you can find it here: hidden link

August 13, 2024 at 11:28 am #16065888

Osama Mersal
WPML Supporter since 02/2020

Languages: English (English ) Arabic (العربية )

Timezone: Africa/Cairo (GMT+03:00)

Hi,

I added the same widget to the sandbox site, and it works correctly. Kindly check this hidden link">page.

Best regards,
Osama

August 13, 2024 at 11:41 am #16065926

salehA-13

Hi,

I tried several methods to resolve this but idk why it’s not appearing correctly. Can you please try to login and check from your end or consult your 2nd tier support team.

The site is fully backed up.

Regards,

August 13, 2024 at 11:45 am #16065991

Osama Mersal
WPML Supporter since 02/2020

Languages: English (English ) Arabic (العربية )

Timezone: Africa/Cairo (GMT+03:00)

Hi,

Please check if the issue persists in a minimal environment by following these steps.

1- Deactivate all the plugins except WPML CMS and String Translation.
2- Switch for a moment to a WordPress default theme like Twenty Twenty-one.
3- Check the calendar on the front end.

If the issue is gone, activate them one by one to see which one is causing an interaction issue.

❌ Please backup your database before performing the above test ❌

Best regards,
Osama

August 18, 2024 at 8:55 am #16080851

salehA-13

Hi Osama,

I find some challenges translating posts from Arabic to English

1. Can you please advice based on your expertise, the best way to do the auto translation technique.

- Challenges I face:

2. Post format the English after translating shows in the RTL instead of LTR so I have to copy and pate the content from external editor then paste it back to wp classic editor.

3. Tags are very challenging, I have two versions in the both languages but still sometimes when you select a tag on specific language it get mixed and read the another language.