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Problem:
The client wants to move the language flags from the footer to the header.
Solution:
1) We recommend going to WPML-> Languages to configure the language switcher. For detailed guidance, please visit this guide.
2) To move the language switcher, you can either disable the footer and add a menu language switcher or use a shortcode to place the switcher in a new location. For instructions on using shortcodes, please check this guide.

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This topic contains 3 replies, has 2 voices.

Last updated by Osama Mersal 4 months ago.

Assisted by: Osama Mersal.

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July 14, 2024 at 1:02 pm #15950170

martinS-240

Background of the issue:
At the moment the flags to switch languages are in the footer. I want to move that to the header.

Symptoms:
No specific issue or error message mentioned.

Questions:
Is there a possibility to move the language flags from the footer to the header?

July 14, 2024 at 1:47 pm #15950236

Osama Mersal
Supporter

Languages: English (English ) Arabic (العربية )

Timezone: Africa/Cairo (GMT+02:00)

Hi,

Thanks for contacting WPML forums support. I'll be glad to help you today.

1) Please go to WPML-> Languages and configure the language switcher.
Kindly check this guide to know more about language switchers.

2) Could you please share your Debug information with me?
You can read a detailed explanation about it here. (http://wpml.org/faq/provide-debug-information-faster-support)
The debug info will give me a lot of information about how your site is configured.

Best regards,
Osama

July 14, 2024 at 2:00 pm #15950250

martinS-240

Hi Osama,
Thanks for your support. Please see the debug information.
From what I saw in the language configurator I could not change it from the footer to somewhere else.
I look forward to reading from you.
Best
Martin

July 14, 2024 at 2:03 pm #15950286

Osama Mersal
Supporter

Languages: English (English ) Arabic (العربية )

Timezone: Africa/Cairo (GMT+02:00)

Hi Martin,

You can disable the footer and add a menu language switcher or add the switcher using a shortcode to any other location. Kindly check this guide.

Best regards,
Osama

July 14, 2024 at 2:21 pm #15950300

martinS-240

Thanks for your help Osama!