Problem: The client is using WPML with the Gutenberg editor and ACF. They have multiple pages with similar content that include terms like "model", "description", "features", "color", etc. Each time these terms are added to a new page, Gutenberg assigns them a unique ID, resulting in WPML not recognizing them for automatic translation in the "String Translation" section. The client wants to reuse the same strings across different pages to facilitate automatic translation.
Solution: We suggested considering the use of widgets, depending on the website configuration, as a more elegant solution. Additionally, we recommended checking our documentation on translating sites built with ACF, specifically the “same field across languages” option, which might help achieve the desired outcome. https://wpml.org/documentation/related-projects/translate-sites-built-with-acf/ We also advised trying out the WordPress classic editor to see if it behaves more in line with the client's expectations.
Please note that this solution might be irrelevant due to being outdated or not applicable to your case. If so, we 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 the issue persists, please open a new support ticket with us for further assistance. Contact WPML Support
