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Problem:
You have created an option page in ACF and are trying to translate these fields into Arabic using WPML. However, when you type the translation in Arabic and save, the old English content still appears.
Solution:
To resolve this issue, please follow these steps after taking a full site backup:
1) Navigate to ACF>>Field Groups and open the *Global Info* for editing.
2) Click on the *Change option* link.
3) Select the *Expert* option and save the changes.
4) Set the *Translate* option for the *Contact Us* Group Field.
5) Save the changes and go to the *Site Values* Options page.
6) Switch to Arabic.
7) Change the value of the *Address* field and save the changes.
For more details, refer to this screencast: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/scl/fi/oc6e9zgs3ikq1yn544au1/2024-11-04_16h48_28.mp4

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Last updated by Bigul 3 weeks ago.

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October 29, 2024 at 6:47 am #16340276

basselS-2

Background of the issue:
I have created an option page in ACF with some fields on my site hidden link. I am trying to translate these fields into Arabic using WPML.

Symptoms:
When I type the translation in Arabic and save, the old English content still appears as if I didn't type and save.

Questions:
Why does the old English content still appear after I save the translation?
How can I successfully translate ACF option page fields using WPML?

October 29, 2024 at 7:31 am #16340374

Bigul
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Europe/Vienna (GMT+01:00)

Hello,

Welcome to the WPML support forum. I will do my best to help you to resolve the issue.

We hope you have increased the Maximum input vars to 10,000 and are following the steps suggested in the below documentation.

https://wpml.org/documentation/related-projects/translate-sites-built-with-acf/translating-the-acf-options-page-custom-fields-with-wpml/

hidden link

If you are still facing the issue, please fill in the private details fields after a full site backup{mandatory}. I would like to access the admin area of your site to check further. Refer to the following links for more details about our private information-sharing policies.

https://wpml.org/purchase/support-policy/privacy-and-security-when-providing-debug-information-for-support/

hidden link

Sorry for the inconvenience you had. Somehow we missed your message last week.

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Bigul

October 29, 2024 at 2:36 pm #16342992

Bigul
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Europe/Vienna (GMT+01:00)

Hello,

Thank you for the update and login information. Please grant me administrative privileges for checking the site settings. Refer to the attached image for more details.

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Bigul

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October 29, 2024 at 2:51 pm #16343080

basselS-2

Hello Bigul,

Done.

October 29, 2024 at 3:49 pm #16343426

Bigul
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Europe/Vienna (GMT+01:00)

Hello,

Thank you for the update. We hope you are trying to translate the *Address* field of the following options page.

hidden link

If so, just to make sure, are you getting the expected results while translating other ACF Field Groups fields (for example from *Product Teaser*)?

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Bigul

October 29, 2024 at 5:49 pm #16343882

basselS-2

Hello,

Yes this is what I am trying to do, but it's not working.

Please find attached, and you can try by yourself if you like.

For the product teaser it's working fine.

Thanks,

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October 30, 2024 at 10:03 am #16345912

Bigul
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Europe/Vienna (GMT+01:00)

Hello,

Thank you for the updates. Please allow me to make a copy of your site using the Duplicator plugin (https://wordpress.org/plugins/duplicator/) for debugging the issue on my local server. So we can troubleshoot the bug without affecting your live site.

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Bigul

October 30, 2024 at 2:11 pm #16347671

basselS-2

Okay go ahead please.

October 31, 2024 at 10:07 am #16350682

Bigul
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Europe/Vienna (GMT+01:00)

Hello,

Thank you for the permission. I have installed the Duplicator plugin. ACF Pro has released a new version today. So please upgrade to the latest version after a site bckup. We would like to make sure the bug exists with the latest version or not.

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Bigul

October 31, 2024 at 3:52 pm #16352647

basselS-2

Hello,

Thanks for the reply. I have upgraded the plugin to the latest version, but the issue is still there. Please your support.

Regards,

November 1, 2024 at 5:36 am #16353841

Bigul
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Europe/Vienna (GMT+01:00)

Hello,

Thank you for the updates. I made a copy of the site now, we will debug it further locally and get back to you as soon as possible. Please wait.

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Bigul

November 4, 2024 at 11:24 am #16360505

Bigul
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Europe/Vienna (GMT+01:00)

Hello,

After the following steps, we are getting the expected results. Please test it after taking a full site backup (mandatory) and let us know your feedback.

1) Visit ACF>>Field Groups and open the *Global Info* for edit
2) Click on the *Change option* link
3) Choose *Expert* option and save the changes
4) Choose *Translate* option for *Contact Us* Group Field
5) Save the changes and go to the *Site Values* Options page
6) Switch to Arabic
7) Change the value of the *Address* field and save the changes

Refer to this screencast for more details - hidden link

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Bigul

November 5, 2024 at 8:40 am #16364789
basselS-2

Hello Bigul,

Thanks for your assistance!

I can confirm that I can translate now using the above instructions and it's working fine in ACF.

However, there is still an issue and that the english version is still showing in Arabic pages.

Please check for example the address under the map in the main page:
hidden link

Looking forward to your kind support.

Regards,

New threads created by Bigul and linked to this one are listed below:

https://wpml.org/forums/topic/acf-options-page-field-is-not-showing-translation/

November 5, 2024 at 12:46 pm #16366732

Bigul
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Europe/Vienna (GMT+01:00)

Hello,

Thank you for the feedback. Happy to know you are getting the expected results in the backend now.

Please note that I have opened a new ticket for the *Options Page field not showing translation* issue, as per our support policies, we can only address one issue per ticket. This will help us serve you better and avoid discussing multiple problems in a single ticket. I will get back to you soon on the latest ticket. Please wait. Thank you for your understanding.

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Bigul