[Resolved] there is no "Translate selected strings" option in a String translation

Problem:
You are trying to use the String Translation feature in WPML but do not see the 'Translate selected strings' option.

Solution:

This issue may be due to missing capabilities caused by permission settings from plugins. To resolve this, follow these steps:

1. Insert the following code into your theme's functions.php file:

add_action( 'init', 'add_caps' );
function add_caps() {    
$user = wp_get_current_user();   
$role = get_role( $user->roles[0] );
    if ($role->capabilities["manage_translations"] != TRUE) {
        $role->add_cap( 'manage_translations' );
    }
}

2. After adding the code, visit the String Translations page in WPML.

3. Remove the code from the functions.php file once you confirm the option is visible.

If this solution does not apply to your case, or if it seems outdated, we recommend checking the related known issues and confirming that you have the latest versions of themes and plugins installed. If issues persist, please open a new support ticket.