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Problem:
The client is seeking a way to automatically translate updated content on their English page without overwriting previous manual edits made to automatic translations.

Solution:
1. We recommend reviewing the documentation on Translation Memory to understand how WPML tracks translations. Content edited in the Advanced Translation Editor (ATE) can be saved to Translation Memory, ensuring it won't be translated again unless the original content changes. However, changes made using the WordPress Editor instead of the WPML editor will not be stored in Translation Memory and will be overwritten by automatic translation. Translation Memory documentation.

2. If the client has manually corrected the content in the ATE and clicked "Complete", the edits are saved to the Translation Memory. There is no need to click "Save to translation memory" separately.

3. To avoid overwriting manual edits, it's best to make changes or edits to the automatic translation directly in the ATE, as these will then be saved in the Translation Memory for future use.

Please note that this solution might be irrelevant if it's outdated or not applicable to your case. If so, we encourage you to open a new support ticket. We also 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 you need further assistance, please contact us in the WPML support forum.