The client reported that ACF-Extended form messages and attributes were not syncing correctly. Although the values appeared in the string translator, they were not displayed correctly on the frontend. Specific messages like "Validation failed. 8 fields require attention" and "Form updated" remained untranslated despite having translations assigned in the string translation editor.

We recommended enabling the translation for ACF-Extended forms in WPML settings. Here are the steps we followed: 1. Navigate to WPML > Settings > Post Types Translation. 2. Find \'Forms (acfe-form)\' and select \'Translatable - only show translated items\'. This adjustment should ensure that the forms and their respective messages display the correct translations on the frontend. If this solution does not resolve your issue, or if it seems outdated or irrelevant to your case, we highly recommend checking the <a href=\'https://wpml.org/known-issues/\'>related known issues</a> and verifying that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If the problem persists, please <a href=\'https://wpml.org/forums/forum/english-support/\'>open a new support ticket</a>.

ACF-Extended form messages and attributes do not sync

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May 22, 2025 at 7:43 am #17059812
chicoO-2	We have also noticed that ACF-Extended form messages and attributes do not sync. While the values show up in the string translator, they are not shown in the frontend. Do you happen to know if this component of ACF-E compatible with WPML?
May 22, 2025 at 7:52 am #17059885
Kor WPML Supporter since 08/2022 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Singapore (GMT+08:00)	Thanks for your patience. Could you tell me a little bit more about these ACF-Extended form messages and attributes? Can you share some screenshots and the URL of the page in question of where I can see and inspect it?
May 22, 2025 at 11:42 am #17061318
chicoO-2	hidden link and as is shown here in the form on the frontend hidden link it should read "Aanmelden" instead of "Apply" and some messages are not registered like "Validation failed. 8 fields require attention" and "Form updated" The form in question: hidden link
May 22, 2025 at 12:15 pm #17061485
Kor WPML Supporter since 08/2022 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Singapore (GMT+08:00)	Thanks for your reply. I've checked this page hidden link and the "Apply" button is showing correctly as "Aanmelden" as shown in the attached screenshot.
May 22, 2025 at 12:18 pm #17061503
chicoO-2	That is a CF7 form which is translated correctly. The ACF-E form is hidden by the button "Klik hier om open solicitie te doen"
May 22, 2025 at 3:24 pm #17062743
Kor WPML Supporter since 08/2022 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Singapore (GMT+08:00)	Thanks for your reply. It seems to work fine when I manually translate the form here hidden link I've enabled translation for the forms in WPML > Settings > Post Types Translation > Forms (acfe-form) > Selected Translatable - only show translated items Frontend here hidden link as shown in the attached screenshot.
May 22, 2025 at 3:41 pm #17062834
chicoO-2	I had forgotten about having to enable the acfe forms separately. However, "Validation failed. 8 fields require attention", "Validation successful" and "Form updated" do still remain untranslated while having a translation assigned to them in the string translation editor.
May 22, 2025 at 3:48 pm #17062885
Kor WPML Supporter since 08/2022 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Singapore (GMT+08:00)	Thanks for your reply. Are you referring to the Dutch language validation message here? hidden link
May 22, 2025 at 3:53 pm #17062900
chicoO-2	Thank you, I thought they still had to be edited in the string translation editor.
May 22, 2025 at 3:54 pm #17062916
Kor WPML Supporter since 08/2022 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Singapore (GMT+08:00)	You can just adjust it over there. If everything is good, you can mark this ticket as resolved.