Problem: After updating WPML, you might encounter issues where links on icons do not point to the translated page but to the original page instead. Additionally, the items available for translation in the editor may have changed, and you might not see how to configure the string translation for links. Solution: We recommend adding a custom XML configuration to your WPML settings to enable link translation for specific elements. Here is the XML code you should use:
After applying this configuration, use the Advanced Translation Editor to translate the links as needed. For further guidance, you can refer to this screen recording: https://go.screenpal.com/watch/cTf6jLnjoD5
If this solution does not apply to your case, or if it seems outdated, we highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have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. If issues persist, please open a new support ticket at our support forum.
Problem: The client was unable to save translations in the Advanced Translation Editor when using markers, and encountered errors. Additionally, there were issues with incorrect anchor links and missing icons in the translations. Solution: We modified the HTML structure to ensure compatibility with the Advanced Translation Editor. Here is the corrected code:
<ul>
<li>Durée : <time datetime="01:00">01:00</time></li>
<li>Animation : FR / NL</li>
<li>Un groupe est composé de 15 personnes minimum</li>
<li><a href="/info/#horaires"><strong>Horaire</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="/info/#tarifs-groupes"><strong>Tarif</strong></a></li>
<li>
Réservation obligatoire pendant les heures de bureau :
<div>
<a href="tel:+3260391500" aria-label="Appeler le +32 60 39 15 00">
<i class="fa fa-phone" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<strong>+32 60 39 15 00</strong>
</a>
</div>
<div>
<a href="/contact/#contact" aria-label="Page de contact">
<i class="fa fa-envelope" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<strong>Contact</strong>
</a>
</div>
</li>
<li>
<strong>
<a href="https://espacemasson.be/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/conditions_generales_reservations_groupes.pdf"
target="_blank" rel="noopener">
Conditions générales pour les réservations de groupes
</a>
</strong>
</li>
</ul>
If you're experiencing similar issues, we recommend checking the HTML structure and ensuring it is compatible with the Advanced Translation Editor. If this solution does not resolve your issue or seems outdated, please visit our known issues page, verify you have the latest versions of themes and plugins, and if necessary, open a new support ticket at our support forum.
Problem: You are trying to translate a menu item on your site using WPML but cannot find the option to translate it, and it is not appearing in string translation. Solution: 1. Ensure that the menu pages are translated and published in the secondary language. 2. After translating the menu pages into the secondary language, sync the menu by following these steps: - Take a backup of your site first for safety reasons. - Go to WPML >> WP Menu Sync page and press the Sync button. - Select all the menu items and press the “Apply Changes” button. - Complete the translation of custom menu links, if there are any. - After translating the custom links, go to WPML >> WP Menu Sync page and press the Sync button again. 3. Once the menu has been synced, manage the secondary language menu by going to Appearance > Menus, where you can customize the menu further if needed. For more detailed instructions, please visit Translating Menus documentation. If the issue persists, please add the debug report in the Debug Information box. You can find more information here: Provide Debug Information.
If this solution does not apply to your case, or if it seems outdated, 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. If you need further assistance, please open a new support ticket.
Problem: If you're experiencing issues with translating the URL in the Elementor "Social Icon" widget and can't find it in the string translation, you're not alone. Solution: First, ensure you have a complete backup of your site. Then, apply the workaround provided in our errata page: Elementor Social Icons Widget Links and Attributes Translation Issues.
After adding the suggested code to your functions.php file, follow these steps to translate the Elementor page: 1. Open the default language page in Edit mode. 2. Make a minor change, like adding a space or a plus sign to the page/post title. 3. Press the “Update” button. 4. Remove the minor change you made. 5. Update the page again. 6. Try opening the translated page in WPML Translation Editor to see if you can now translate the social icons widget URLs.
