[Resolved] How to translate author page elements (title, meta description, bio)

Hello Andreas,

Thank you for your message and the instructions.

I followed the steps you suggested:

- Enabled "Edit user roles" under the "Translate user properties" section.
- Searched for the description field and checked various domains including usermeta, wp_users, and general strings.

Unfortunately, I’m still unable to locate the actual string corresponding to the author biography. I also tried searching by a fragment of the bio text itself, but no results appeared.

Is it possible that the string is not being registered properly for translation?
If so, is there a way to manually register it or ensure it’s detected?

I’d appreciate any further guidance on how to make this field available for translation.

Thanks again for your help!

Best regards,
Diego

Hi,

Thanks for your suggestion. Yes I edited the user profile, made a small change to the Biographical Info field, and saved it — but unfortunately, the string still doesn’t show up in the String Translation section.

I’ve searched for the text in every possible way: by keyword, usermeta, wp_users, description, biography — and even by specific phrases from the text itself — but nothing appears.

Let me know if there’s anything else I should try, or if you need more details from my side.

Best regards,
Diego

Hi Andreas,
Just to clarify: the Biographical Info text I’m trying to translate is the following:

I’ve been living in France for many years with my French wife and our Franco-Argentinian daughter.

I know this amazing country very well — we’ve been exploring it for a long time, and it holds a special place in my heart.

I’ve always shared my passion for travel with those around me, and now I’d love to help you plan your own trip.

I know trip planning can often feel overwhelming and frustrating. That’s why I created this blog about France — especially its charming small towns — so you can start enjoying your journey from the moment you begin planning it.

FR: Je vis en France depuis des années et je partage ici mes lieux préférés — en particulier ses petits villages de charme.
ES: Vivo en Francia desde hace años y en este blog comparto mis rincones favoritos — sobre todo sus pequeños pueblos encantadores.

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You’ll find it under Users > About Yourself > Biographical Info.
I'm not sure if the user account I provided gives you access to this info—

Thanks again for your support,
Diego

Hi Andreas,

Thank you for your message.

The string shown in the screenshot you sent is similar, but it’s not the correct one.

As I mentioned in my previous message, the correct text starts with:

"I’ve been living in France for many years with my French wife and our Franco-Argentinian daughter."

The one in your image starts with:

"I'm Diego and I've been living..."

Would you be able to help me locate the one I shared earlier? That’s the one currently visible in the author box on the frontend, and the one I’d like to translate.

Thanks again for your support,
Diego

Hi Andreas,

Thanks again for your guidance. I’ve updated the WPML plugin to the latest version and followed the instructions in the guide you shared. I successfully located and translated the author meta strings under WPML > String Translation.

However, the translations are not being reflected on the frontend — the original version still appears, even after completing and saving the translations.

I also tried modifying the original (source) string directly, but the change does not show up in the String Translation interface.

Additionally, I’ve cleared all caches (both from the WordPress plugin and server-side), but the issue persists. It seems like the translations and updates aren’t being applied/rendered properly.

Do you have any suggestions on what I could try next?

Thanks again for your continued support,
Diego

I'm sorry! It's done now; Thank you!