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Problem:
"The error "Unknown format specifier 'a'" in class-wp-list-table.php on line 1039 is caused by an incorrect usage of sprintf with '% articles' instead of a valid format specifier. The code is trying to format a string with a number but uses '% articles' which is invalid.

Solution:
The issue primarily arises because “%s aticles” requires the placeholder %s, but in the French translation, it most likely appeared as “% articles”, where the variable %s was missing.

Since placeholders must remain intact for the string to function properly, you need to correct the translation to include the %s placeholder correctly.

Please go to WPML → String Translation, search for "articles" and correct the translation to be “%s aticles”.

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Last updated by Andrey 1 month ago.

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March 23, 2026 at 9:40 am #17917503

Andrey
WPML Supporter since 06/2013

Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский )

Timezone: Europe/Kyiv (GMT+03:00)

Hello Javier,

I’ve looked into this, and it doesn't seem to be due to the issue reported in this ticket.

1) When logged in, if I visit any URL, in any language, I have the option of editing the content via the admin dashboard "ribbon":

It’s likely that you’re not seeing the admin toolbar because you’re not logged in across all language domains. Please try logging out and then logging back in from the main domain, and check again.

2) About the other issue, please wait for Andreas, he will provide assistance.