The client reported issues with not being able to add button links in the side-by-side editor and mentioned potential inconsistencies when mixing the WordPress editor with WPML's Classic Translation Editor.

We recommend the following steps to resolve the issue: 1. Try editing the post directly in the default language: - Navigate to the specific post. - Choose \'Edit Post\' (not \'Edit translation\'). - Select \'Edit anyway (not recommended)\'. - Modify the link as needed and save the changes. 2. Alternatively, delete and retranslate the post: - Go to \'Resources\'. - Switch to Welsh using the language switcher in the admin bar. - Delete the post and empty the trash. - Retranslate using the Classic Translation Editor. Please ensure to back up your website fully before proceeding with these steps. If these solutions do not resolve the issue or if the automatic translation of internal links is not functioning correctly, we recommend changing the field settings so WPML can load it in the translation editor. This might require further debugging. Please note that the solution provided might be outdated or not applicable to your specific case. We highly recommend checking related known issues at <a href=\'https://wpml.org/known-issues/\'>https://wpml.org/known-issues/</a>, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If the issue persists, please open a new support ticket at <a href=\'https://wpml.org/forums/forum/english-support/\'>WPML support forum</a>.

Button links don't appear in ATE

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November 5, 2025 at 8:54 pm #17551719
Otto WPML Supporter since 09/2015 Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) Timezone: America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires (GMT-03:00)	Hello Jon, No, the "this is a translation of" relation will not be broken when switching editors. As I explained here: No, existing translated content is not deleted when you switch the editor preference to the WordPress editor. Changing the default editor from WPML’s Translation Editor (ATE/Classic) to the WordPress editor does not erase translated posts/pages. The translated posts remain in the database. What you do lose is the connection to ATE/CTE segment memory and the “translation job” workflow for those items. After switching, edits happen directly in the translated post (native editor), not in ATE/CTE. BUT, if you switch back to ATE/CTE, the translated posts content may be lost. So, the short answer is yes: translated content will still be linked to the original content. That said: ❌ Please make a full website backup before proceeding ❌ and I also suggest trying the flow with two or three posts (you can select the WP Editor by post type or by individual post) before selecting the editor for all the posts. Best Regards, Otto

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November 5, 2025 at 8:54 pm #17551719

Otto

WPML Supporter since 09/2015

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires (GMT-03:00)

Hello Jon,

No, the "this is a translation of" relation will not be broken when switching editors.

As I explained here:

No, existing translated content is not deleted when you switch the editor preference to the WordPress editor.

Changing the default editor from WPML’s Translation Editor (ATE/Classic) to the WordPress editor does not erase translated posts/pages. The translated posts remain in the database. What you do lose is the connection to ATE/CTE segment memory and the “translation job” workflow for those items. After switching, edits happen directly in the translated post (native editor), not in ATE/CTE.

BUT, if you switch back to ATE/CTE, the translated posts content may be lost.

So, the short answer is yes: translated content will still be linked to the original content.

That said:
❌ Please make a full website backup before proceeding ❌

and I also suggest trying the flow with two or three posts (you can select the WP Editor by post type or by individual post) before selecting the editor for all the posts.

Best Regards,
Otto