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Problem:
The client wants to change the language switcher position to the right but does not want to use the menu for this purpose.
Solution:
1. If the client's theme allows adding widgets to the desired position, they should navigate to WPML >> Languages > Widget language switcher and add the language switcher to that widget area. For more details, they can visit this documentation.
2. If the client can add code or a shortcode to that section, they should navigate to WPML >> Languages > Custom language switcher, customize it according to their needs, and use the following shortcode in the header template to display the language switcher at a specific position:

[wpml_disabled_selector_widget]

For more details, they can visit this documentation.
3. The client may also use some CSS to add margins from the left side. I can help you with basic CSS as well to adjust the position of Language switcher.

If these steps do not resolve the issue or if further assistance is needed, the client should provide a debug report in the Debug Information box. For instructions on how to do this, please visit this link.

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Last updated by Noman 1 month, 1 week ago.

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May 4, 2025 at 2:51 pm #16993386

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Background of the issue:
How can I change the language to the right? I don't want to do this in the menu.
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How can I change the language to the right? I don't want to do this in the menu.
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How can I change the language to the right? I don't want to do this in the menu.
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May 4, 2025 at 4:25 pm #16993514

Noman
WPML Supporter since 06/2016

Languages: English (English )

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

Hi,

Thank you for contacting WPML Support. The possibility of adding a language switcher to that position depends on your theme. Does your theme provide you the option to add content (for example a widget) or some code exactly on the position that you wish. If yes, then please follow the below steps:

1. If you can add the widget to that section, please go to WPML >> Languages > Widget language switcher and add the language to that widget area.

Here is a doc for more details:
https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/language-setup/language-switcher-options/#add-language-switcher-menu

2. If you can add code/shortcode to that section, please go to WPML >> Languages > Custom language switcher and customise it according to your needs then please use the below shortcode in header template to display language switcher on a specific position:

[wpml_disabled_selector_widget]

Here are doc for more details:
https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/language-setup/language-switcher-options/custom-language-switcher/#the-settings-part

3. You may use some CSS to add some margins from the left side. I can help you with basic CSS as well to adjust the position of Language switcher.

Please let me know if this resolves your issue or if you need further assistance.

Please also add Debug report in the Debug Information box. I have enabled debug info box for your next reply: https://wpml.org/faq/provide-debug-information-faster-support/

Thank you

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May 15, 2025 at 5:39 pm #17038288

Noman
WPML Supporter since 06/2016

Languages: English (English )

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

Hope you are doing good. I was expecting a reply from your end to continue fix this issue.

I checked your website again and I can see the switcher is appearing on the site in the correct position 🙂 If you need further help for styling the switcher, please feel free to let me know and I am happy to make those basic edits for you, it's an easy thing to be changed.

Looking forward to help you further, Thanks & have a great day