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Problem:
The client needed to join some segments in the Advanced Translation Editor but couldn't find the button with the chain icon.

Solution:
We explained that the Advanced Translation Editor breaks content into sentences to keep track of all translated text in the translation memory across the site. However, elements from blocking elements cannot be joined, which is why these strings cannot be joined. We provided a video for reference: https://youtu.be/-Nlt2rIRF8A?t=27 and also directed the client to our guide on "Joining text segments": https://wpml.org/documentation/translating-your-contents/advanced-translation-editor/#joining-sentences.

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Last updated by Waqas Bin Hasan 1 year, 3 months ago.

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February 12, 2024 at 8:33 am #15291264

elenaB-44

I need to join some segments, as highlighted in the image enclosed, but i can't see the button with chain icon
thanks

join segments.png
February 12, 2024 at 11:22 am #15292550

Waqas Bin Hasan
WPML Supporter since 05/2014

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Karachi (GMT+05:00)

Hi,

Thank you for contacting the support.

The Advanced Translation Editor breaks content into sentences. This allows the editor to keep track of all the translated text in the translation memory across your whole site.

Elements that are from blocking elements cannot be joined which is why these strings cannot
hidden link (see https://wpml.org/forums/topic/joining-text-segments/#post-11689475 for more details).

Also check this guide on "Joining text segments" https://wpml.org/documentation/translating-your-contents/advanced-translation-editor/#joining-sentences.

Regards.