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[Resolved] Remove Block Labels from ACF translator editor

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

Problem:
You are trying to turn off block label translations in the ACF translator editor to avoid extra charges.
Solution:
We recommend adding the following code to your 

wp-config.php

file:

define('ACFML_EXCLUDE_FIELD_GROUP_STRINGS_IN_POST_JOBS', true);

Please also review our documentation on ACFML hooks reference.
Note: If you have pending translation jobs that include these extra strings, you should cancel them and create new jobs.

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Last updated by navigatedA 4 days, 11 hours ago.

Assisted by: Osama Mersal.

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March 19, 2025 at 5:04 pm #16836647

navigatedA

Background of the issue:
I'm trying to figure out how to turn off block label translations in the ACF translator editor because it's going to charge me more to translate everything. I tried to follow the documentation provided, but nothing seems to be working.

Symptoms:
Unable to turn off block label translations in the ACF translator editor.

Questions:
How can I turn off block label translations in the ACF translator editor?
March 20, 2025 at 3:22 am #16837821

Osama Mersal
Supporter

Languages: English (English ) Arabic (العربية )

Timezone: Africa/Cairo (GMT+02:00)

Hi,

Thanks for contacting WPML forums support. I'll be glad to help you today.

Please add the following code to your wp-config.php file.

define( 'ACFML_EXCLUDE_FIELD_GROUP_STRINGS_IN_POST_JOBS', true );

Kindly check our ACFML hooks reference.

Please note that if you have pending translation jobs with these extra strings, you will need to cancel them and re-create new jobs.

Best regards,
Osama
March 20, 2025 at 11:57 pm #16842099

navigatedA

Hello!

I tried that and the blocks still shows up when I create a new translation job. I've already tried logging out and logging back in too.

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March 21, 2025 at 5:49 pm #16846089

Osama Mersal
Supporter

Languages: English (English ) Arabic (العربية )

Timezone: Africa/Cairo (GMT+02:00)

Hi,

I would need to look closely at your site, so I would need to request temporary access (WP-Admin and FTP)
Preferably to a test site where the problem has been replicated.

Your answer will be private, meaning only you and I can access it.

❌ Please back up your database and website ❌

✙ I need your permission to deactivate and reactivate the plugins and themes and change site configurations. This is also why the backup is critical.

✙ I also need your permission to take a local copy of your site to debug the issue without affecting your live site.

Best regards,
Osama
April 6, 2025 at 9:48 am #16901013

Osama Mersal
Supporter

Languages: English (English ) Arabic (العربية )

Timezone: Africa/Cairo (GMT+02:00)

Hi,

Thanks for the access details. Please update the following plugins to the latest versions:

1- ACF Pro (6.3.12)
2- AFCML (2.1.5)
3- WPML CMS (4.7.3)
4- String Translation (3.3.2)

You can find WPML plugins on the Downloads page.

After updating the plugins, please create and translate a new test page to check if the ACF labels will appear in ATE.

Best regards,
Osama

April 7, 2025 at 6:27 pm #16905702

navigatedA

Thank you so so so much for your help!