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Problem:
The client is unable to translate certain items due to an error with HTML breaks affecting the translation process.
Solution:
We recommend refreshing the editing screen to see if the translation tools become visible and functional. If the issue persists, please update the WPML Multilingual CMS plugin from version 4.6.14 to 4.6.15 and check if the problem is resolved. Additionally, updating all third-party plugins to their latest versions might help resolve the issue. Before making these updates, ensure to back up your entire site (files and database) to prevent any potential data loss.

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Last updated by clarissaK-3 1 month, 2 weeks ago.

Assisted by: Itamar.

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December 14, 2024 at 1:47 pm #16513572

clarissaK-3

Background of the issue:
I want to translate some items using WPML. The issue can be seen on this page: hidden link

Symptoms:
There is an error with the HTML breaks, and therefore the items cannot be translated.

Questions:
Why is there an error with the HTML breaks?
How can I fix the translation issue caused by linebreaks?

December 15, 2024 at 4:47 pm #16515119

Itamar
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Languages: English (English ) Hebrew (עברית )

Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem (GMT+02:00)

Hi,

Please give me access to your site and tell me which translation to edit to see this problem.

If you need further help with this, please share the access details to your site with me. I'm enabling a private message for the following reply.

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Thanks,
Itamar.

December 18, 2024 at 8:34 pm #16527648

Itamar
Supporter

Languages: English (English ) Hebrew (עברית )

Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem (GMT+02:00)

Hi, and thanks for the access details.

I edited hidden link
I still see the <wpml_linebreak> marker. But I'm able to finish this translation without getting the error.

Is it also working for you?

Regards,
Itamar.

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December 19, 2024 at 12:56 pm #16530292

clarissaK-3

Hei,

yes it is now working for me too. Can you may also try to edit this item: hidden link

Thing is, that sometiems the first time we open a product not all the parts can be properly translated cause it shows errore. But sometimes after reloading the page 2-3 times it then suddenly works.

all the best
Clarissa

December 22, 2024 at 2:51 pm #16537828

Itamar
Supporter

Languages: English (English ) Hebrew (עברית )

Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem (GMT+02:00)

Hi, Clarissa.

I was able to finish this translation job. I needed to refresh the editing screen of this product to see the pencil icon. Please see the attached screenshot 2024-12-22_16-41-36.jpg.

I've noticed a problem with translation management. I'm unsure if it's related to the problem you described - "sometimes after reloading the page 2-3 times it then suddenly works." The problem is that it is not possible to add a local translator. Please see the attached screenshot 2024-12-22_16-42-03.jpg.

If you want to tackle those problems, please update our plugins to their latest versions and check if they persist.WPML Multilingual CMS 4.6.14 -> 4.6.15. If it persists, update all the third-party plugins to their latest versions and see if it persists.

**** Important! Please make a full site backup (files and DB) before you proceed with those steps****

Regards,
Itamar.

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December 27, 2024 at 1:37 pm #16548588

clarissaK-3

Hey,

thanks for your help. I updated the CMS plugin, so far I can not see any problems. If anything comes up I am gonna contact you again. Thanks for the support.

All the best,
Clarissa