Problem:
The client needed to translate the URL slug for a page that was renamed from /winterjackets to /winterclothing. The URL translation was not reflecting on the German and Swedish versions of the site, and the client was unsure how to modify URL translations in WPML.
Solution:
1. If using the WPML Translation Editor, the Page URL settings will only affect new translations. To translate the slug:
- Choose 'Translate' in WPML > Settings to include the slug in the translation.
- Edit the title of the original content, save it, and then open the translation to adjust the slug.
2. If using the WordPress Editor for translations, edit the slug directly:
- Navigate to WordPress Editor > Right Sidebar > Page Tab > URL > Permalink.
3. For existing translations, the client can also use the 'Quick Edit' option in the pages or posts list filtered by language to edit the slugs.
4. Manual edits to the URL/slug are possible in the WordPress Editor, but avoid manual edits to title or content as they will be overwritten by the WPML Translation Editor.
Please note that changing the WPML URL translation settings will only affect untranslated content. For existing translations, update the title in the original content and save, then open the translation in the WPML Translation Editor to see the updated slug.
If these steps do not resolve the issue, we invite you to open a new support ticket. We also recommend checking the related known issues, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins.
