Editing Translated Language using Divi Visual Builder

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Problem:
The client is concerned that editing text in Divi Visual Builder might disconnect the translation from WPML and affect the organization of pages on the site.
Solution:
We recommend using one consistent editor to avoid issues with translation disconnections. While using Divi Visual Builder is possible, it's advisable not to switch between different page editors once you've started a translation. You can use WPML's Classic Translation Editor (CTE), Advanced Translation Editor, or the manual translation method. The manual method allows duplicating the default language page into another language and editing it with Divi Visual Builder, giving you control over the translation layout. However, switching between WPML editors and a different editor like Divi can break the connection between translations.
For more information on WPML translation editors, visit Translation Editor Options.
Learn more about the manual translation method at Using Different Translation Editors for Different Pages.
Also, check out the Getting Started Guide for additional help.

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Last updated by Mihai Apetrei 5 months, 4 weeks ago.

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May 23, 2024 at 6:28 am #15660468
joaoO-6	Background of the issue: I am working on a site under development and using WPML with Divi Visual Builder to manage translations. I want to ensure that changes made in the secondary language using Divi Visual Builder do not affect the organization of pages on the site. Symptoms: Concern about editing text in Divi Visual Builder possibly disconnecting the translation from WPML. Questions: Does editing text in Divi Visual Builder disconnect the translation from WPML? Do pages edited in the secondary language using Divi Visual Builder remain grouped under the secondary site?
May 23, 2024 at 5:30 pm #15664724
joaoO-6	Hi! Was there a response to this inquiry? Background of the issue: I am working on a site under development and using WPML with Divi Visual Builder to manage translations. I want to ensure that changes made in the secondary language using Divi Visual Builder do not affect the organization of pages on the site. Symptoms: Concern about editing text in Divi Visual Builder possibly disconnecting the translation from WPML. Questions: Does editing text in Divi Visual Builder disconnect the translation from WPML? Do pages edited in the secondary language using Divi Visual Builder remain grouped under the secondary site?
May 23, 2024 at 6:15 pm #15664866
Mihai Apetrei Supporter Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Europe/Bucharest (GMT+02:00)	Hi there. Using the divi visual builder shouldn't be a problem but it is not recommended to switch between page editors. WPML is using either the WPML Classic Translation Editor (CTE), the Advanced Translation Editor (which allows you to use automatic translation, too), or you can go with the manual translation method where you can create a duplicate of the default language into the other language and then you can edit it with a builder (like the Divi builder) which will allow you to control the whole translation layout (and even make it look like a completely new design page) by using the editor of your choice. When you use one of the WPML editors, you will see the default language on the left and the translations on the right, so you will not have full control in case you would ever want to completely change the design or remove specific blocks of content and add extra ones. Switching between the WPML editors and a different editor can break the connection between the translations. You can find out more here about the WPML translation editors: https://wpml.org/documentation/translating-your-contents/translation-editor-options/ Here, you can find out more about the manual translation method: https://wpml.org/documentation/translating-your-contents/using-different-translation-editors-for-different-pages/ Also, here is a Getting Started guide in case you did not get the chance to take a look, too, maybe you will find it helpful: https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/ I hope that you will find this information helpful. 🙂 Mihai Apetrei