Unable to translate “Search…” placeholder with WPML

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August 12, 2025 at 3:42 pm #17314152
artakG	Background of the issue: I have a trilingual website built with WordPress using the Flatsome theme. Translations are managed with WPML for English, Armenian, and Russian. I am trying to translate the placeholder text of the search widget in the widgets area into Armenian. Symptoms: I am unable to translate the placeholder text 'Search…' using WPML. It is not found in the 'String Translation' section or 'Translate texts in admin screens.' Additionally, 'Scan strings in themes, plugins and WordPress' does not allow me to scan WordPress Core. Questions: Could you please help me translate the placeholder text?

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August 12, 2025 at 3:42 pm #17314152

artakG

Background of the issue:
I have a trilingual website built with WordPress using the Flatsome theme. Translations are managed with WPML for English, Armenian, and Russian. I am trying to translate the placeholder text of the search widget in the widgets area into Armenian.

Symptoms:
I am unable to translate the placeholder text 'Search…' using WPML. It is not found in the 'String Translation' section or 'Translate texts in admin screens.' Additionally, 'Scan strings in themes, plugins and WordPress' does not allow me to scan WordPress Core.

Questions:
Could you please help me translate the placeholder text?