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Problem:
You are trying to edit a page using WPML and the Language Box has disappeared from the right sidebar of the page edit screen. You are wondering if it's possible that you deleted the Language Box and how you can resume it in the sidebar.
Solution:
We recommend trying to move the Language Box back to the sidebar by pressing the down arrow icon in the Language metabox. This action should restore the Language Box to its original position in the sidebar.

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Last updated by alainB-23 2 days, 12 hours ago.

Assisted by: Noman.

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February 25, 2025 at 2:35 pm #16746384

alainB-23

Background of the issue:
I am trying to edit a page on my site hidden link using WPML.

Symptoms:
The Language Box has disappeared from the right sidebar of the page edit screen.

Questions:
Is it possible that I deleted the Language Box?
How can I resume the Language Box in the sidebar?

February 25, 2025 at 8:39 pm #16747966

Andrey
Supporter

Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский )

Timezone: Europe/Kyiv (GMT+02:00)

While one of my teammates reviews your ticket, let me guide you through some initial debugging steps.

I don’t believe you deleted it, but it’s possible that it was closed or moved to the bottom of the page. Can you check if you can find it there?

If you still can’t locate it, please upload any relevant screenshots to help illustrate the issue.

February 25, 2025 at 9:07 pm #16748078

alainB-23

Hi, I can't find anything on sthe sidebar that reminds me the language box.
I attach a screenshot of a page, the same happens in all pages

wpml.jpg
February 25, 2025 at 9:12 pm #16748119

alainB-23

Ouch! You're right! It moved at the bottom of the page, sorry I didn't understand which part of the page you were talking to...
How can I move it back to the sidebar?

February 26, 2025 at 7:58 am #16749391

Noman
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Karachi (GMT+05:00)

Hi,

Thank you for contacting WPML Support. You should be able to move it back to the sidebar by pressing the down arrow icon in the Language metabox as you can see in the attached screenshot.

Could you please give it a try and let me know how it goes?

Thank you

Before - down arrow.jpg
After - up down arrow.jpg
February 26, 2025 at 8:00 am #16749424

alainB-23

Excellent!
Thank you very much!
Regards