translate custom shortcodes/custom coded plugin

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Problem:
The client has custom shortcodes created through a custom plugin on their WordPress website, which outputs multiple small texts on a page. They are seeking the best method to translate these shortcodes or the plugin.
Solution:
We recommend two approaches:
1. Deactivate the WPML translation editor and use the WordPress editor to translate your page. For more details, visit Using Different Translation Editors for Different Pages.
2. Register your custom shortcode for translation in WPML. This will allow the texts specified in your shortcodes to be added to WPML's translation editor. For instructions on how to do this, please see Translate Custom Shortcodes with WPML.

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Last updated by Andrey 1 year, 2 months ago.

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May 10, 2024 at 11:31 am #15614354
severL	Hi, I have certain pages on my wordpress website where the whole page is made by my custom shortcodes which I have created through my custom coded plugin. For example in a shortcode I output like 50 different small texts to the html on a page. What would be the best way for me to translate my shortcode or plugin? Sorry for asking it, but the documentation has been a little confusing. Thank you in advance!
May 10, 2024 at 12:32 pm #15614661
Andrey WPML Supporter since 06/2013 Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский ) Timezone: Europe/Kyiv (GMT+03:00)	There are two ways to handle this. The simplest way is to deactivate the WPML translation editor and translate your page using the WordPress editor. Here are the details: https://wpml.org/documentation/translating-your-contents/using-different-translation-editors-for-different-pages/ Alternatively, you can register your custom shortcode for translation. This will add the text you specify to the WPML's translation editor. Here's how to do it: https://wpml.org/documentation/support/language-configuration-files/translate-custom-shortcodes-with-wpml/ I hope this information helps.