This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.
Problem:
If you're trying to use automatic translation from English to other languages and encountering issues because the system tells you that you can only translate from the default language, which is set to English, here's what you need to know.
Solution:
First, ensure that the default language is indeed set to English. If Dutch was the original language used for creating the page, automatic translation will only work from Dutch. Here are the steps you can take:
1. Change the default language to Dutch in WPML → Translation Management, then try translating from there.
2. If the automatic translation from Dutch isn't satisfactory, edit the page in English using the WordPress editor. Then, click "+" to translate into another language. You will be redirected to the Advanced Translation Editor (ATE), where you can translate sentence by sentence. Note that bulk automatic translation won't be available with this method.
For more details on translating your site yourself, visit https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/#translating-your-site-yourself
If none of these solutions work, consider changing the page's original language. You can edit the translated version, disconnect it from the original, and reconnect choosing English as the original language. Remember to backup your database before making any changes.
For guidance on linking already translated pages, visit https://wpml.org/faq/how-to-link-already-translated-pages/
If this solution does not resolve your issue or seems outdated, we highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If the problem persists, please open a new support ticket at https://wpml.org/forums/forum/english-support/.
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