Translated pages are more different for the content than only the text

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Problem:
You are using WPML to translate pages from Dutch to English and have noticed that the translated pages have different content structures, such as varying paragraphs and headlines.

Solution:
To support different content structures for translated pages, we recommend using the WordPress Editor. This tool allows you to maintain custom structures for each translation. For detailed guidance on how to manage this, please check the following documentation: Using Different Translation Editors for Different Pages.

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Last updated by henkt-2 4 months, 3 weeks ago.

Assisted by: Waqas Bin Hasan.

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February 2, 2025 at 9:21 pm #16660596
henkt-2	Background of the issue: I'm successfully using WPML to translate pages from Dutch to English. However, the translated pages differ not only in language but also in content structure, such as different paragraphs and headlines. Symptoms: The translated pages have different content structures beyond just language differences. Questions: How can I support different content structures for translated pages with WPML? How can I solve the issue of having different paragraphs and headlines in translations?
February 3, 2025 at 7:03 am #16661098
Waqas Bin Hasan WPML Supporter since 05/2014 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Karachi (GMT+05:00)	Hi, Thank you for contacting the support. Before proceeding further, may I request some clarification about your query please? Like, do you want to have different content structure (i.e. design and layout) for translated version of the content or are you referring to this as an issue (i.e. translations should "not" have different design except the translated content itself)? Besides this I'll also request the debug information of your website for an overview of your setup. See https://wpml.org/faq/provide-debug-information-faster-support/ for more information. I've enabled the debug information section for your next reply. Additionally you can also take a look at https://wpml.org/faq/checklist-before-opening-a-ticket-in-wpml-support/ and cross-check for a few initial fixes. See https://wpml.org/purchase/support-policy/privacy-and-security-when-providing-debug-information-for-support/ for details on privacy and security. Regards.
February 3, 2025 at 7:12 am #16661103
henkt-2	Hello Waqas, I write my pages first in the primary language (Dutch) and then translate them into English. While the core content remains the same, the text structure (such as the arrangement of H1, H2, H3 headings and paragraph divisions) differs between languages. For example, on legal topics such as divorce and alimony, the overall content is similar in both languages, but certain paragraphs are structured differently, and headings may vary depending on the language and audience. What is the best way to handle this in WPML so that I can maintain flexibility in structuring the text differently per language without issues with synchronization or translations? Thank you in advance for your help!
February 3, 2025 at 10:48 am #16662285
Waqas Bin Hasan WPML Supporter since 05/2014 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Karachi (GMT+05:00)	Thank you for the update. To use different structure (or design) per translation, you can use WordPress Editor. This gives you the liberty of maintaining structures based on your custom needs. I'll recommend checking this guide https://wpml.org/documentation/translating-your-contents/using-different-translation-editors-for-different-pages/ for details.
February 3, 2025 at 2:24 pm #16663333
henkt-2	Thanks, I didn't found this article.