missing when translating the 'header' template

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Problem:
I need to translate the 'header' template part, which contains a navigation block, on a site under development. I've found this doc (https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/translating-content-created-using-gutenberg-editor/), and I can see the header template part, and I can send it to translation.

Symptoms:
When translating the 'header' template part, there are no strings found. Additionally, my block theme has only 1 header template part, but there are 3 listed under the 'Template Part' section in 'Translation Management'.

Questions:
What am I missing when translating the 'header' template part since no strings are found?
Why are there 3 header template parts listed under 'Template Part' in 'Translation Management' when my block theme has only 1?

Solution:
Under "Translation Management" is a section "Navigation Menus". For some reason I thought this was for classic themes and ignored it. Turns out that this is very Navigation Block menus live. The name "Main Menu" is set per default in the Block Editor Inspector Sidebar under "Advanced" (when editing the Navigation Block), which was the reason why I got confused.

Relevant Documentation:
https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/translating-content-created-using-gutenberg-editor/

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Last updated by beatS-3 3 months, 1 week ago.

Assisted by: Lauren.

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February 25, 2025 at 8:45 pm #16747969
beatS-3	Background of the issue: I need to translate the 'header' template part, which contains a navigation block, on a site under development. I've found this doc (https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/translating-content-created-using-gutenberg-editor/), and I can see the header template part, and I can send it to translation. Symptoms: When translating the 'header' template part, there are no strings found. Additionally, my block theme has only 1 header template part, but there are 3 listed under the 'Template Part' section in 'Translation Management'. Questions: What am I missing when translating the 'header' template part since no strings are found? Why are there 3 header template parts listed under 'Template Part' in 'Translation Management' when my block theme has only 1?
February 26, 2025 at 2:58 pm #16751749
Lauren WPML Supporter since 10/2015 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: America/New_York (GMT-04:00)	With the default theme and only WPML plugins active, please edit the header to add some new content. Then, edit the translation and let's check to see if the new content is showing in the translation editor. Please let me know the results.
February 26, 2025 at 4:29 pm #16752263
beatS-3	My mission was to translate the navigation block. And after receiving some support (that was interrupted due to technical issues), I figured it out myself: Under "Translation Management" is a section "Navigation Menus". For some reason I thought this was for classic themes and ignored it. Turns out that this is very Navigation Block menus live. The name "Main Menu" is set per default in the Block Editor Inspector Sidebar under "Advanced" (when editing the Navigation Block), which was the reason why I got confused. Hope that helps someone...