Possibility of displaying languages flags next to each other?

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Problem:
The client is experiencing difficulty with users switching languages via the language switcher in the navigation menu. They want to display both Dutch and English flags next to each other in the main menu.
Solution:
We recommend customizing the Language Switcher to display both language flags next to each other in the main menu. You can find this option under WPML > Languages > Menu Language Switcher. For detailed guidance, please refer to our documentation: Language Switcher Options.

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Last updated by margrietR 2 days, 3 hours ago.

Assisted by: Lucas Vidal de Andrade.

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January 23, 2025 at 3:05 pm #16628854
margrietR	Background of the issue: I am trying to make it easier for users to switch languages via the language switcher in the navigation menu. My client finds it difficult, and I also experience issues sometimes. I want to display both language flags (Dutch & English) next to each other in the main menu. Link to a page where the issue can be seen: hidden link Symptoms: The language switcher in the navigation menu is difficult to use, requiring more than one attempt to change languages. Questions: Would it be possible to display both language flags (Dutch & English) next to each other in the main menu?
January 23, 2025 at 3:26 pm #16628964
Lucas Vidal de Andrade Supporter Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) German (Deutsch ) Portuguese (Brazil) (Português ) Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo (GMT-03:00)	Hey there, Yes, WPML offers the option to customize your Language Switcher as you described. You can find the options in WPML > Languages > Menu Language Switcher. Please refer to our documentation: https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/language-setup/language-switcher-options/ Let me know if this answers your question.
January 23, 2025 at 3:38 pm #16628990
margrietR	Hi Lucas, I know that documentation but did read it again. Unfortunately it does not tell me if and how language flags can be displayed next to each other. Margriet
January 23, 2025 at 5:36 pm #16629302
Lucas Vidal de Andrade Supporter Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) German (Deutsch ) Portuguese (Brazil) (Português ) Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo (GMT-03:00)	Hey there, I understand, no problem. I recorded a video, showing where you can change that: hidden link In the video, I shared the settings of the Footer language switcher, because I didn't have a menu in the testing website. Nonetheless, the steps are the same. Let me know if this helps you 🙂
January 23, 2025 at 6:55 pm #16629569
margrietR	Lucas, I can only test this next week. Will let you know if it did work. Kind regards, Margriet
January 23, 2025 at 7:19 pm #16629662
Lucas Vidal de Andrade Supporter Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) German (Deutsch ) Portuguese (Brazil) (Português ) Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo (GMT-03:00)	Hey Margriet, Thank you. Let me know.
January 27, 2025 at 4:03 pm #16638632
margrietR	Many thanks! Turns out that the Dutch translation of the interface is not really good & I therefore missed this display option.