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Problem:
The client reported that ACF Arabic fields were locked and could not be edited. This issue was linked to the use of the standard WordPress editor instead of the WPML Translation Editor.
Solution:
1. Navigate to ACF -> Field Groups, select the relevant field group, and in the Multilingual Setup section, choose Same fields across languages. Save changes by clicking Update Field Group.
2. Go to WPML -> Translation Dashboard, find the Offer post type, and ensure it is set to be translatable. This allows the ACF fields to be translated.
3. Follow the configuration steps detailed in our guide on translating sites built with ACF.

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Last updated by Carlos Rojas 1 month, 4 weeks ago.

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May 14, 2026 at 12:36 pm #18035788

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)

Hi,

Please elaborate a little more so I can have a better understanding. I don't understand the relationship between my previous question and your latest answer.

May 21, 2026 at 11:15 am #18051319

jaswinderS

Hi,

Please find the links below for example where images have been locked and we're unable to change the image in AR version:

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Also please find the screenshots attached for reference.

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May 21, 2026 at 11:45 am #18051415

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)

Hi,
Thank you for your message

I changed the configuration in the ACF fields: hidden link and now you can edit the image in the secondary language: hidden link