Footer Translation

This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.

Problem: You've translated the strings for the footer, but when switching languages on the front end, the footer texts do not change despite trying several cleanup services.
Solution: Please follow these steps:
1- Copy the footer template ID.
2- Go to WPML-> String Translation.
3- Scroll down and click on the "Translate texts in admin screens »" link.
4- Search for the ID.
5- Select the string.
6- Click on the "Add to String Translation" button.
7- Then click on the "« Return to String Translation" link.
8- Translate the ID to the translated template ID.
For more detailed guidance, please check our guide on translating texts in the admin texts screen.

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This topic contains 7 replies, has 2 voices.

Last updated by Osama Mersal 3 months, 2 weeks ago.

Assisted by: Osama Mersal.

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August 13, 2024 at 6:25 am #16064480
patricG	I've translated the strings belonge to the footer. But when I switch language in front end, the footer texts don't change. I've tried several clean up services but no improvment happened. Could you check, please? Thank you
August 13, 2024 at 6:32 am #16064517
Osama Mersal Supporter Languages: English (English ) Arabic (العربية ) Timezone: Africa/Cairo (GMT+02:00)	Hi, This footer is a hidden link">template, so please translate it and check if the footer will be translated on the front end. Best regards, Osama
August 13, 2024 at 6:43 am #16064530
patricG	We already translated the template, but do not work as you can see in screenshot
August 13, 2024 at 6:45 am #16064549
Osama Mersal Supporter Languages: English (English ) Arabic (العربية ) Timezone: Africa/Cairo (GMT+02:00)	Hi, The hidden link">template is not translated. Best regards, Osama
August 13, 2024 at 11:01 pm #16068170
patricG	we tried to make it like in your screenshot, but there is still no translations in footer. you can do a example?
August 14, 2024 at 8:00 am #16069106
Osama Mersal Supporter Languages: English (English ) Arabic (العربية ) Timezone: Africa/Cairo (GMT+02:00)	Hi, I translated the footer ID via hidden link">String Translation. Please check if the footer is translated correctly on the front end. Best regards, Osama
August 14, 2024 at 9:42 am #16069496
patricG	It works now. How did you translate the footer template id? Is there any documentation or tutorial? We need to translate 2 more templates like the footer template. Maybe it helps other people too with this theme
August 14, 2024 at 10:05 am #16069639
Osama Mersal Supporter Languages: English (English ) Arabic (العربية ) Timezone: Africa/Cairo (GMT+02:00)	Hi, Please check the following steps: 1- Copy the footer template ID 2- Go to WPML-> String Translation 3- Scroll down and click on the "Translate texts in admin screens »" link 4- Search for the ID 5- Select the string 6- Click on the "Add to String Translation" button 7- Then click on the "« Return to String Translation" link 8- Translate the ID to the translated template ID Kindly check our guide to know more about translating texts in the admin texts screen. (https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/string-translation/finding-strings-that-dont-appear-on-the-string-translation-page/) Best regards, Osama