ronaldT-5

Problem:
You are seeing obsolete URLs in the WPML translation editor, which include URLs that should not be up for translation and some that contain two slugs or non-existent URLs.
Solution:
The issue arises because these URLs are still associated with specific page IDs in your database, even if they are no longer active or relevant. This can happen if data from previously used plugins (like Yoast) remains in your database even after the plugin is removed. To resolve this, we recommend checking your database for any residual data linked to these page IDs and removing them if they are no longer needed. This cleanup will help ensure that only relevant and current URLs appear in the WPML editor.

If this solution does not apply to your case, or if it seems outdated, please check the related known issues and confirm that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If the problem persists, we highly recommend opening a new support ticket at WPML support forum for further assistance.

Problem:
Client was trying to finish translating an English page into French but encounter unexpected French text in the on the English side, in Advanced Translation Editor. Despite clearing caches and updating translations, the issue persisted.

Solution:
We discovered that the problem was due to a conflicting database entry where an image had incorrect alt-text assigned in the default language. Here's how we resolved it:
1. Identified the problematic image in the database and removed the incorrect meta entry.
2. Accessed WPML -> Media Translation and correctly translated the image's "Alt text" ensuring both languages had the appropriate text.
3. Made a minor edit to the page content, saved, and updated the translation to reflect these changes in the Advanced Translation Editor (ATE).

If this solution does not resolve your issue, or if it seems outdated or irrelevant to your case, we recommend opening a new support ticket. Additionally, we highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. For further assistance, please visit our support forum at WPML Support Forum.