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

Problem:
The client is experiencing issues with manually linking pre-translated Elementor pages using the WordPress editor. Instead of allowing manual linking, clicking the '+' icon redirects to WPML's Advanced Translation Editor. Additionally, there are problems with language mapping for manually added languages and visibility of translated content in the backend.
Solution:
To manually translate and link Elementor pages using the WordPress editor, follow these steps:
1. Ensure that the option to use the WordPress Editor or Elementor for translations is correctly set up. You can find detailed instructions on setting this up here: Using Different Translation Editors for Different Pages.
2. When clicking the '+' sign to add a translation, if the page appears blank, copy the content from the original page and proceed with the translation.
3. If issues persist, such as the '+' icon still redirecting to the Advanced Translation Editor or problems with language mapping and visibility, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to our technical team.

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This topic contains 6 replies, has 1 voice.

Last updated by Dražen 3 weeks ago.

Assisted by: Dražen.

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April 13, 2026 at 5:26 pm #17966798
sonishA	I have added 4 languages I have created elemtor pages with manual tranlations in (Amharic) When I try to link these Amharic pages by clicking + It forcely takes me to your editor rather than taking me to wordpress editor to link my pages I will create and add manual translation of the web pages of all languages I want auto translation for my tutor LMS pro only Thank you
April 13, 2026 at 5:51 pm #17966814
sonishA	I am still not able to link my website pages manual translation pages, when I click + in wordpress editor it redirects me to a new page to create rather than linking
April 14, 2026 at 7:31 am #17967612
Lucas Vidal de Andrade WPML Supporter since 11/2023 Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) German (Deutsch ) Portuguese (Brazil) (Português ) Timezone: Europe/Vienna (GMT+02:00)	Hello, Thank you for contacting WPML support. While you are waiting for one of my colleagues to take this ticket and work on it, let me provide you with first debugging steps or if I can perhaps help with the issue quickly. If you want to edit/create translations using the WordPress Editor or Elementor, you should use the proper option, as described here: https://wpml.org/documentation/translating-your-contents/using-different-translation-editors-for-different-pages/ When clicking the "+" sign, with the option selected, you'll see a blank page. You can copy the information from the original page and work on top of it, if you'd like. If that does not help, one of my colleagues will soon come to continue support.
April 14, 2026 at 11:38 am #17968471
sonishA	hidden link Please see this page in filters in Categories It translated in Amharic but still Amharic options are coming infront of English which I am not able to remove How can I do this? Secondly I am using tutor lms pro and I have enabled WPML addon from there I want when user click Amharic or any other language Menu options , dashboard etc everything should be translated in that language I have added Amharic, Tigrigna and Oromiffa alongwith English(Original language) These languages were not in your drop down list I added manually but I don't know how to map these languages Even my tutor Lms books/courses are not appearing in backend courses section when I enabled your plugin When user is using site in English language , it shows english on top but when I select Amharic Site is translated but still on top in menu it shows English whereas it should show Amharic
April 15, 2026 at 6:05 am #17970269
Dražen Supporter Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Europe/Zagreb (GMT+02:00)	Hello, thanks for getting back. Lets go step by step here to keep conversation clear and easier to follow. Lets concentrate on first issue for now. 1) How are you adding and translating this categories? 2) I have switched to 2nd language and I can see category in filter translated: hidden link. Please explain what is wrong as seems I am missing to see it. Let me know please. Regards, Drazen
April 16, 2026 at 8:43 am #17973326
sonishA	first Issue is resolved 2nd problem is not all strings are appearing in Strings Translation hidden link This is in Amharic but the 3lines hamburger in the main nav menu is still in English I am not able to find these words to translate in their languages . New threads created by Dražen and linked to this one are listed below: https://wpml.org/forums/topic/split-3lines-hamburger-in-the-main-nav-menu-is-still-in-english/
April 16, 2026 at 10:50 am #17973910
Dražen Supporter Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Europe/Zagreb (GMT+02:00)	Hello, thanks for getting back. We limit 1 issue per ticket to keep things clear. This will help other users with similar problems to find solutions when searching the forum. I have opened a new ticket for you: - https://wpml.org/forums/topic/split-product-in-the-original-language-loses-all-its-variations/ I will be closing this ticket now since seems no more doubts about the topic and lets continue there. Regards,  Drazen