Problem: If you're experiencing issues with custom fields in WPML where the field is set to "Translatable - use translation if available or fallback to default language", but the content from the main language post is being copied to the translations despite setting it differently, this might be due to the field settings. Solution: We recommend checking the settings of your custom fields. If you need the field to be translatable rather than just copied from the main language, ensure you set it to be translatable. After changing the settings, you should edit the main language post or page where the field is located (e.g., by adding an empty space). This action prompts WPML to recognize that the post or page has been updated, which in turn reloads the custom fields preferences in the translation when you edit it.
If this solution does not resolve your issue or seems irrelevant due to being outdated or not applicable to your case, we highly recommend opening a new support ticket. Additionally, please check related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verify the version of the permanent fix, and confirm that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. For further assistance, you can also visit our support forum at WPML Support Forum.
