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Problem:
The client is trying to translate the 404 system page using WPML, but in the translation editor, no elements appear except for the title of the page.
Solution:
If you're experiencing this issue, we recommend you try the following steps:
1. Open the default language 404 template in Edit mode.
2. Make a small change, such as adding a space or a + sign in your page/post title.
3. Update the page by pressing the “Update” button.
4. Remove the small change you made in step 2.
5. Update the template again.
6. Open the translated page in the WPML Translation Editor and check if the text and buttons are now available for translation.
If the issue persists, we suggest providing temporary access (WP-Admin and FTP Login info) to your site, preferably a staging site, so we can look into your setup and debug the issue. Please ensure to back up your database and website before making changes.

This solution might be irrelevant if it's outdated or not applicable to your case. We highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If this does not resolve your issue, please open a new support ticket.

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Last updated by ronB-9 2 months, 4 weeks ago.

Assisted by: Noman.

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January 15, 2025 at 11:33 am #16596890

ronB-9

Background of the issue:
I'm trying to translate the 404 system page on my site hidden link using WPML. I've followed the usual steps to open the WPML editor.

Symptoms:
In the translation editor, no elements appear except for the title of the page.

Questions:
Why are the text and button elements not appearing in the WPML translation editor?

January 15, 2025 at 2:22 pm #16597688

Noman
WPML Supporter since 06/2016

Languages: English (English )

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

Hi,

Thank you for contacting WPML Support. I can see the text and buttons on the 404 page: hidden link which should be available for translation. Could you please follow the below steps and let me know how it goes:

1. Open the default language 404 template in Edit mode.
2. Make a small change, for example, add a space or + sign in your page/post title.
3. Update the page by pressing the “Update” button.
4. Now, please remove that small change that did in step #2.
5. Update the template again.
6. Now, please open the translated page in the WPML Translation Editor and see now the text and buttons are available for translation.

If the issue persists, please provide temporary access (WP-Admin and FTP Login info) to your site (preferably staging site), so that I can look into your setup and debug the issue.

Your next answer will be private, meaning only you and I can access it.

=== Please backup your database and website ===

✙ I would additionally need your permission to deactivate and reactivate Plugins and the Theme and to change configurations on the site. This is also a reason the backup is essential.

Thank you

January 15, 2025 at 4:59 pm #16598433

ronB-9

Problem solved, thank you!