Rollout Plan and WordPress 6.2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As usual, we are releasing WPML 4.6 in batches, starting with 5% of the sites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because WordPress 6.2 is scheduled for release at the end of March we’ll have another WPML release before that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All sites with a valid account will receive WPML 4.6 ahead of WordPress 6.2. If we see that there\u2019s no WPML update needed for WordPress 6.2, we\u2019ll push the current update. If we need to apply additional changes to WPML, you\u2019ll receive them together in one update from us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WPML 4.6 includes many things that will help you translate content easier. If you want to get started with this release without any additional wait, go to your account’s Downloads page, or update directly from your WordPress admin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Go to Plugins<\/strong> \u2192 Add New<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click the Commercial<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click Check for Updates<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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<\/a>Checking for WPML updates<\/em><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nUpdates to Translation Mode Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We’ve made some improvements to Translation Mode options in WPML 4.6 to make them more user-friendly. Our previous naming conventions – Translate Everything<\/strong> and Translate Some<\/strong> – were confusing to clients. Now, we are calling these options Translate Everything Automatically<\/strong> and Translate What You Choose<\/strong>. We hope this update will make translating your site more clear and intuitive.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a>Renamed translation mode options<\/em><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBulk Automatic Translation Workflow Improvements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In WPML 4.6, we’ve made improvements to the bulk auto-translation workflow. You can now translate selected content automatically<\/a> without having to open the Advanced Translation Editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To send content to be translated automatically in bulk, you first need to either assign credits to your site or sign up for pay-as-you-go. Then, it\u2019s as easy as using Translation Management:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Go to WPML<\/strong> \u2192 Translation Management<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Select the content you want to translate and the languages you want to translate it into.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Choose Translate automatically<\/strong> and start translating!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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<\/a>Translating automatically in bulk using WPML 4.6<\/em><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nReviews for Bulk Automatic Translation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Although machine translation has come a long way in the last several years, it\u2019s good to review the translations to make sure everything sounds right. Previously, the review options were only available to clients who translated their whole site automatically. With WPML 4.6, any client who uses automatic translation can easily review and edit their translations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When WPML finishes translating, you will see a notification in the admin bar or on the Translation Management Dashboard that there are translations ready for your review. Click this notification to see a list of translation jobs ready for review.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a>Translations waiting for review<\/em><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nClick Review<\/strong> to see what the translation will look like on the site\u2019s front-end. You can accept the translations or edit them to open them in the Advanced Translation Editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can adjust your review settings (along with your preferred translation engines) in WPML<\/strong> \u2192 Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a>Review settings for automatic translation<\/em><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nNew Language Switcher Block for Gutenberg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
WPML 4.6 introduces a new language switcher block <\/a>for Gutenberg. This means you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Add a language switcher to posts, pages, and other site content without shortcodes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Build sites that use the Site Editor (formerly known as Full Site Editing)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Language switcher block and settings<\/em><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nIf you add a language switcher block to a template or template part, you will need to translate it. You can select it from the Translation Management Dashboard and send it to translation just like any other content.<\/p>\n\n\n
- Click the Commercial<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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