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Last updated by Andreas W. 1 week, 1 day ago.

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September 12, 2025 at 1:46 pm #17397839

johnz-12

Background of the issue:
I have a webpage designed using Elementor with the default language set to English. I used WPML to translate the webpage into Japanese. I want to redesign the Japanese version of the webpage using Elementor without affecting the English version.

Symptoms:
I cannot find an entry or icon in Elementor to open and edit the Japanese version of the webpage.

Questions:
Is it possible to redesign the Japanese version of the webpage using Elementor without affecting the English version?
How can I use Elementor to edit a webpage translated by WPML?

September 12, 2025 at 2:22 pm #17398058

Andreas W.
WPML Supporter since 12/2018

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) German (Deutsch )

Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)

Hello,

When using WPML, you basically have three available methods for translation.

1) WPML > Translation Dashboard
2) WPML Translation Editor
3) WordPress Editor

When using automatic translation on WPML > Translation Dashboard or when using the WPML Translation Editor, the layout and design will remain identical in all languages.

If you need different layouts or designs per language, you need to use the translation method "WordPress Editor".

You can not use the WPML Translation Editor and the WordPress Editor as a translation method at the same time.

The translation method is defined in the right sidebar of the WordPress Editor when editing the original content. So in your case, you would need to switch the translation method to "WordPress Editor". If you now click the translation icon, the translation should open on the WordPress Editor.

Here is a complete guide:
https://wpml.org/documentation/translating-your-contents/using-different-translation-editors-for-different-pages/

Best regards
Andreas