This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.
Problem: The client is unable to translate specific strings such as 'Categories' and 'Recent Posts' on the blog page, as well as the entire blog posts. Solution: 1. Navigate to WPML >> String Translation page. 2. Click on the Translate texts in the admin screen link at the bottom of the page. 3. Search for the 'Categories' and 'Recent Posts' strings. 4. Enable their translation. 5. Return to WPML >> String Translation page, and add the correct translations. Now, the translations should be working correctly. You can update the translation from the WPML String Translation page as needed.
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Background of the issue:
I am working on a site under development and trying to translate strings for 'Categories' and 'Recent Posts' on the blog page. The URLs involved are hidden link and hidden link. I want to translate some strings and the whole blog posts.
Symptoms:
Some strings are not translated, specifically 'Categories' and 'Recent Posts' on the blog page.
Questions:
How do I translate the 'Categories' and 'Recent Posts' on the blog page?
How do I translate the whole blog posts?
- For translating Categories and Recent Posts strings, please follow the below steps:
1. Go to WPML >> String Translation page.
2. Scroll down and click on the Translate texts in admin screens » link at the bottom of the page.
3. Search for the required string.
4. Select the string.
5. Click on the Add to String Translation button.
6. Then click on the "« Return to String Translation" link.
7. Add the translation from WPML >> String Translation page.
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Thanks for providing the login details. I followed the below steps:
1. Went to WPML >> String Translation page.
2. Clicked on the Translate texts in the admin screen link at the bottom of the page.
3. Searched for the ”Categories” and “Recent Posts” strings.
4. Enabled it’s translation as you can see in the attached screenshot.
5. Went to WPML >> String Translation page, and added the correct translation.
Now it seems to be working correctly. You should be able to update the translation from here if needed: hidden link
