How to add a language switcher to a menu in the navigation block

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Last updated by ignasiT 1 year, 10 months ago.

Assisted by: Waqar Ali.

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June 14, 2023 at 4:50 pm #13827133
ignasiT	I can not add properly the language switcher block to the header. I use the language switcher block, but when I click the spanish link the menu shows something like this; nu003cspan class=u0022wpml-ls-nativeu0022 lang=u0022esu0022u003eEspañolu003c/spanu003e nu003cspan class=u0022wpml-ls-nativeu0022 lang=u0022cau0022u003eCatalàu003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022wpml-ls-displayu0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022wpml-ls-bracketu0022u003e (u003c/spanu003eCatalánu003cspan class=u0022wpml-ls-bracketu0022u003e)u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003e
June 15, 2023 at 7:09 am #13829747
ignasiT	Two details. The problem is NOT the language switcher block. The block just outputs a pair of links. So, as far as I see, the issue is related to the navigation menu for the translation. It seems the menu is corrupted in some way.
June 15, 2023 at 7:53 am #13830057
ignasiT	I reviewed menu translations and they seem fine to me. So, I am wondering if all is related to blocks. I am using Twenty Twenty Three theme which is a block theme, and I know the navigation block has still some issues. But, I have a hundred product translated and I do not have a menu! But how can I fix this? I need this fixed ASAP. Otherwise WPML for me is useless.
June 15, 2023 at 12:34 pm #13832177
Waqar Ali	Hi, Thank you for contacting us and I'd be happy to assist. To troubleshoot this, I'll need to see how this navigation menu block and the header are set up in the admin area. Can you please share temporary admin login details, along with the link to the example page where this issue can be seen? Note: Your next reply will be private and making a complete backup copy is recommended before sharing the access details. regards, Waqar
June 19, 2023 at 10:52 am #13850495
ignasiT	Any idea of what I can do to solve my problem with Navigation?
June 20, 2023 at 3:47 am #13855225
Waqar Ali	Thank you for sharing the access details. I'm currently reviewing the website's setup and running some tests accordingly. Will share the findings, as soon as this testing completes. Thank you for your patience.