The client was unable to find and translate specific strings ('All' and 'In Stock') on their WordPress site using the WPML plugin, despite following the standard documentation.

We recommended checking our detailed documentation on string translation, which can be found here: <a href=\'https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/string-translation/\'>https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/string-translation/</a>. To resolve the issue, we enabled the option \'Look for strings while pages are rendered\' in the WPML String Translation section. This allowed the strings to be detected and translated directly from the WPML String Translation screen. We advised the client to: 1. Go to WP Admin -> String Translation. 2. At the bottom of the page, find the section \'Auto register strings for translation\'. 3. Enable the option \'Look for strings while pages are rendered\'. 4. Visit the frontend page where the string appears. 5. After the page is rendered, search for the string again in the String Translation section. If this solution does not resolve your issue, or if it seems outdated or irrelevant to your case, we highly recommend checking related known issues at <a href=\'https://wpml.org/known-issues/\'>https://wpml.org/known-issues/</a>, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If further assistance is needed, please open a new support ticket at <a href=\'https://wpml.org/forums/forum/english-support/\'>WPML support forum</a>.

string translation issue

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This topic contains 6 replies, has 2 voices.

Last updated by Waqar Ali 6 months, 2 weeks ago.

Assisted by: Waqar Ali.

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May 28, 2024 at 4:55 am #15676177
valentinB-22	Background of the issue: I am trying to translate a string on my WordPress site using the WPML plugin. Symptoms: I am experiencing issues with string translation. Questions: How can I successfully translate a string using WPML? Is there a specific procedure or documentation I should follow for translating strings in WPML?
May 28, 2024 at 5:35 am #15676224
Waqar Ali	Hi, Thank you for contacting us and I'd be happy to assist. We have detailed documentation on using the string translation feature at: https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/string-translation/ I hope this helps and please let me know if you need further assistance. regards, Waqar
May 28, 2024 at 6:31 am #15676280
valentinB-22	I have already followed the documentation but couldn't find the string. Can you please do it for me? You can find this issue on my product shop pages and category pages. Let me know what information you need, and please fix it as soon as possible. hidden link
May 28, 2024 at 7:08 am #15676495
Waqar Ali	To troubleshoot and suggest the next steps, I'll need to see how WPML and WooCommerce are set up on the website. Can you please share the temporary admin login details of the website? Note: Your next reply will be private and making a complete backup copy is recommended before sharing the access details.
May 28, 2024 at 11:18 am #15678023
Waqar Ali	Thank you for sharing the access details. From the string translation section, I temporarily enabled the option 'Look for strings while pages are rendered'. After that, I was able to find and translate the text 'All' and 'In Stock' from the same string translation screen. ( screenshots attached )
May 28, 2024 at 11:36 am #15678097
valentinB-22	Thank you Waqar, Can you please let me know how can you enable 'Look for strings while pages are rendered'. it will help me out to changes the string in future?
May 28, 2024 at 12:04 pm #15678199
Waqar Ali	You're welcome and glad I could help. Please go to WP Admin -> String Translation and at the bottom, you'll see a section 'Auto register strings for translation'. (screenshot attached) Enable the option 'Look for strings while pages are rendered' and then visit the frontend page where that string to find is showing. After visiting that frontend page, you can search for the string in the String Translation section again.