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Problem:
If you're experiencing issues with translating text fields within a nested repeater on an ACF options page using ACFML, where the text fields are not translatable.
Solution:
We recommend setting the field group mode to "Expert" and setting the parent repeater field to "Copy Once". Initially, this will copy the entire structure, but after saving once in the second language, you will need to manually adjust the new rows and fields in both languages. Additionally, if you use the mode 'Same field across languages', the text field becomes translatable. For more details, please read our documentation on recommended custom fields translation preferences for ACF and WPML.

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Last updated by Long Nguyen 1 year, 5 months ago.

Assisted by: Long Nguyen.

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July 31, 2023 at 7:17 am #14124377

onedegreeP

Hi,

We have create a ACF options page and use ACFML.

In ACF options page, we have create a repeater with a repeater.

We found that the text field in the repeater is not able to translate.

July 31, 2023 at 8:50 am #14124927

Long Nguyen
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh (GMT+07:00)

Hi,

I'm asking our 2nd tier support about this issue and update you here when I have something to share.

Thanks.

August 1, 2023 at 7:30 am #14130847

Long Nguyen
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh (GMT+07:00)

Hi,

This issue has been escalated to our development team. I will update you here once I have any information.

Meanwhile, I suggest you can use this workaround: set the field group mode to "Expert" > set the parent repeater field to "Copy Once". On first time it will copy the whole structure but after one save in the second language, you need to adjust the new rows and fields in both languages.

Thanks.