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Problem:
You are trying to translate an article using WPML and need to validate 100% of the segments to publish the article. However, the plugin gets stuck at 98% completion, possibly due to 'section breaks' that are blank but require translation.
Solution:
If you're experiencing this issue, we recommend you first make a full backup of your website. Then, follow these steps:
1. Click the gear icon in the top-right corner inside the translation editor.
2. Disable

I prefer bigger segments

.
3. Enable

Use the previous version of WPML editor

.
Wait a few seconds for the page to reload and ensure all fields are translated as mandatory. This should resolve the issue with the plugin getting stuck.

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Last updated by Lucas Vidal de Andrade 3 months, 3 weeks ago.

Assisted by: Lucas Vidal de Andrade.

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November 4, 2024 at 10:08 am #16359909

stefand-43

Background of the issue:
I am trying to translate an article using WPML and need to validate 100% of segments to publish the article. However, the plugin gets stuck at 98% completion.

Symptoms:
The WPML plugin is stuck at 98% completion when translating articles, preventing publication. This may be due to 'section breaks' that are blank but require translation.

Questions:
Why does the WPML plugin get stuck at 98% when translating articles?
How can I resolve the issue with section breaks causing incomplete translation?

November 4, 2024 at 2:57 pm #16361758

Lucas Vidal de Andrade
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Hey there,

Thank you for sharing the information. Please make a full website backup and follow these steps:

Steps:
1. Click the gear icon in the top-right, inside the translation editor
2. Disable "I prefer bigger segments"
2. Enable "Use the previous version of WPML editor"

Wait a few seconds to the page to reload. Make sure all fields are translated (mandatory). Let me know if after that, everything works as expected.