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Problem:
The client is experiencing an issue where the Elementor interface is translated into the language of the site they are editing, and they want to keep the Elementor editor in English regardless of the site's language.

Solution:
We recommend using the WPML Editor for translating posts/pages created using Elementor. For more details, please refer to our documentation: https://wpml.org/documentation/plugins-compatibility/elementor/

However, we also offer a workaround:
1) Perform a full site backup (this is mandatory).
2) Navigate to the

wp-content/languages/plugins

folder.
3) Locate the Elementor MO & PO files (e.g., elementor-sv_SE.mo, elementor-sv_SE.po).
4) Delete or move these files from the directory.
5) Clear all types of caches.

Please note that this solution might be irrelevant if it's outdated or not applicable to your case. If the issue persists, we highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If you still need assistance, please open a new support ticket: Contact WPML Support.

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This topic contains 5 replies, has 2 voices.

Last updated by חן דניאל 3 years, 1 month ago.

Assisted by: Bigul.

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October 23, 2021 at 11:09 am #9849031

חן דניאל

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when im trying to edit my swedish version site, elementor interface is translated as well, how can I prevent from wpml to translate elementor editor ?

October 24, 2021 at 12:48 pm #9851427

חן דניאל

I attach here images to reflect the problem much more understandable

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October 25, 2021 at 1:16 pm #9857541

Bigul
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Europe/Vienna (GMT+01:00)

Hello,

Welcome to the WPML support forum. I will do my best to help you to resolve the issue.

This looks like an expected result. Because these Menus are showing in the frontend. So it will be listed on the basis of the current frontend language.

I will consult with our Developers for an expert opinion and get back to you soon. Please wait.

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Thanks!

Bigul

October 25, 2021 at 2:31 pm #9858311

חן דניאל

Hello,
your answer didn't help my question.
I didn't ask what is the expected result, I want the solution how to change the elementor editor back to English when I'm in the translated language directory.
I'm sure that I'm not the first person who asks this question, it's not normal if the website for example has 20 languages and you expect that the person ( website builder ) will know how to handle 20 different languages or to hire a crew of 20 workers to handle each language.

October 26, 2021 at 10:42 am #9863547

Bigul
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Europe/Vienna (GMT+01:00)

Hello,

Thank you for the updates. Elementor is a front-end editor. So there are limitations to keeping the Elementor Module labels in default language via codes. Because it will make higher loading time for pages.

We officially recommend WPML Editor for translating the post/page created using Elementor. Please refer to the following documentation for more details.

https://wpml.org/documentation/plugins-compatibility/elementor/

But we have a workaround for you. Please try the following steps after a full site backup{mandatory} and make sure you are getting the expected result or not.

1) Visit *wp-content/languages/plugins* folder
2) Find Elementor Mo & Po files(it will be like elementor-sv_SE.mo, elementor-sv_SE.po)
3) Delete or move those files from the directory
4) Clear all types of caches

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Thanks!

Bigul