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Problem:
The client needs to manage translations with fewer paragraphs than the original Italian page and is unable to leave some translation paragraphs empty. The option to merge text boxes is not always available, and there are concerns about using the Classic Translation Editor because changes may disappear upon refreshing the translation.
Solution:
We recommend using the Advanced Translation Editor for automatic sentence-by-sentence translation, but it does not allow skipping or removing specific sentences or leaving fields blank. For complete control over the content structure of the translated version, manually translate the page. You can duplicate your default language page into another language and edit the duplicated version using the same editor as the original. If you used Elementor for your default language page, continue using Elementor to edit the translation, thus avoiding the Classic Translation Editor altogether. For detailed guidance, please refer to our documentation on using different translation editors for different pages.

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Last updated by Mihai Apetrei 2 weeks, 6 days ago.

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November 5, 2024 at 4:45 pm #16368219

ronB-9

Background of the issue:
I need to put less text in translated pages compared to the main language (IT). The translation page shows me the paragraphs, and it is not possible to leave some of them empty. The function to fuse two boxes together is not always present.

Symptoms:
I cannot leave some translation paragraphs empty, and the option to merge text boxes is not always available.

Questions:
How can I manage translations with fewer paragraphs than the original page?
How can I properly manage empty translations without running into problems?

November 6, 2024 at 9:00 pm #16374705

Mihai Apetrei
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Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Europe/Bucharest (GMT+02:00)

Hi there.

The way the Advanced Translation Editor works is that it will take each sentence and automatically translate it.

You can't skip, remove specific sentences, or leave fields blank.

If you want complete control, you will have to translate the page manually:
https://wpml.org/documentation/translating-your-contents/using-different-translation-editors-for-different-pages/

This way, you can have a unique content structure for the translated version.

I hope that you will find this information helpful.

Mihai Apetrei

November 7, 2024 at 8:24 am #16375527

ronB-9

So doesn't it cause me problems?
I've read that the classic translator is not adviced because when I refresh the translation the edits made with the classic editor disappear.

November 8, 2024 at 11:28 pm #16383676

Mihai Apetrei
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Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Europe/Bucharest (GMT+02:00)

Hi there, and welcome back.

I suggest following the steps from the documentation I shared earlier; it will help you duplicate your default language page into another language. Plus, you’ll be able to edit the duplicated version using the same editor, which makes things much easier!

If you used Elementor for your default language page, you can simply use Elementor to edit the translation as well. This way, we can skip the Classic Translation Editor altogether.

I hope that you will find this information helpful. 🙂

November 11, 2024 at 12:43 pm #16388572

ronB-9

I understand, I only want to be sure this doesn't cause me problem in the future, can you confirm me?

Because I've found one topic where you say that Classic editor is not adivced in these cases.

November 13, 2024 at 12:05 am #16395176

Mihai Apetrei
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Europe/Bucharest (GMT+02:00)

Hello,

We will not be using the Classic Translation Editor at all. Instead, we will utilize the page builder that was used for the default language, so there should be no issues with this approach.

The documentation I shared pertains to the manual translation mode, which does not involve the Classic Translation Editor.

I hope this clarifies things for you.