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This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.

Problem:
The client wants to disable the WPML line-by-line (sentence) translator for products while keeping the rest of the site using the automatic translator. Additionally, the client inquires about changing a phrase in products that is repeated across all products simultaneously.
Solution:
We explained that it is not possible to use the "Classic Translation Editor" exclusively for products, as activating any Translation Editor applies it as the default for all post types. However, for product translations, the client can join multiple segments into a single paragraph in the Advanced Translation Editor by clicking the linking icon between segments.

For more details, we provided documentation on joining sentences:

Regarding the bulk change of a phrase across multiple products, we clarified that this is not feasible with the default WooCommerce Bulk Editor, as it does not support bulk updates for Product descriptions or Short descriptions. We suggested using a Bulk Editor plugin compatible with WPML and provided a link to find a suitable plugin:
https://wpml.org/plugin-functionality/bulk-edit/

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This topic contains 3 replies, has 2 voices.

Last updated by Prosenjit Barman 8 months, 3 weeks ago.

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February 28, 2024 at 8:53 pm #15355756
yuryE	Hello, at the moment all the products in my store are translated using the WPML automatic translator. I would like to opt out of the WPML line-by-line (sentence) translator for products, but I would like to translate the rest of the site as before through an automatic translator. Please tell me how can I disable WPML translation for products and enable standard block translation. An example as in the picture in the attachment. THANK YOU!
February 29, 2024 at 7:06 am #15356379
Prosenjit Barman Supporter Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Dhaka (GMT+06:00)	Hello There, Thanks for contacting WPML Support. I understand the problem you're having. Since you've enabled the Automatic translation, all the contents will be translated automatically through the Advanced Translation editor. To make it easier to translate long sentences/paragraphs the Advanced Translation Editor will break long sentences into many segments of content. It also helps to properly maintain the translation memory. For your information, if the word count is more than 50 words or more than 15 inline tags, the segmentation will happen However, if you're looking to use the "Classic Translation Editor" exclusively for translating products, I'm sorry to inform you that it is currently not possible. Activating the Translation Editor applies it as the default translation editor for all types of posts across the site. There is no option to limit its use to specific post types. But, you do have the option to use the Advanced Translation Editor for product translations. For longer texts or paragraphs, you can individually translate them by joining multiple segments or sentences into a single paragraph segment. To do this, simply access the page in the Translation Editor and click on the linking icon located between the segments, as demonstrated in the provided screenshot. This allows for a better approach to translating larger sections of text. - hidden link For more details please check the following documents: https://wpml.org/documentation/translating-your-contents/advanced-translation-editor/#joining-sentences hidden link Please let me know if the information above helps or if you need further assistance in this matter. I will be happy to help. Best regards, Prosenjit
February 29, 2024 at 7:50 am #15356457
yuryE	Thank you for the information, I understand you. I have one more question. If I change a phrase in products, which is repeated in all products as well. Is it possible to ensure that it changes in all products at the same time?
March 1, 2024 at 3:24 am #15360898
Prosenjit Barman Supporter Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Dhaka (GMT+06:00)	Hello There, Thank you for the update. I understand your request, but unfortunately, it's not feasible at the current time. The changes you make to a phrase will only apply to the specific product you're editing. To modify a particular phrase across multiple products, you'll need to select those products and perform a bulk edit. Check the link below to understand the process of Bulk editing. - hidden link If the phrase is included in the product descriptions or short descriptions, it's important to note that the default WooCommerce Bulk Editor doesn't support bulk updates for Product descriptions or Short descriptions. You might consider using a Bulk Editor plugin that's compatible with WPML for this purpose. You can find a suitable plugin for bulk updating all products simultaneously at this link: - https://wpml.org/plugin-functionality/bulk-edit/ I hope you can understand. Please feel free to let me know if you need further assistance in this matter. I will be happy to help. Best regards, Prosenjit