This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.
Problem: You are receiving a warning message when trying to edit a translation using Divi Builder, indicating that any changes will be lost the next time the page is sent for translation. Solution: To resolve this issue, please ensure that you complete any ongoing translations before making edits. Follow these steps: 1) Finish the ongoing translation by accessing the translation queue and completing the necessary steps. 2) Change the editing mode from 'WPML Translation Editor' to 'WordPress Editor' in the right sidebar of your editing screen.
It's crucial to follow these steps to avoid the warning in the future and ensure your changes are not lost. If you're still experiencing issues or the solution seems outdated, we recommend opening a new support ticket. Additionally, please check the related known issues and confirm that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. For further assistance, visit our support forum.
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Background of the issue:
I am working on a site under development and trying to address a warning message on the first page related to editing a translation using Divi Builder.
Symptoms:
Warning: Edits you're about to make will be lost. You are about to edit this translation using Divi Builder. Any changes you make will be lost the next time you send this page for translation.
Questions:
HowWarning: Edits you're about to make will be lost
You are about to edit this translation using Divi Builder.
Any changes you make will be lost the next time you send this page for translation.
Go back
Edit in Advanced Translation Editor
Edit anyway (Not recommended) can I safely edit the translation without losing changes?
What steps should I follow to avoid this warning in the future?
Languages: English (English )Spanish (Español )German (Deutsch )
Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)
Hi,
You shouldn’t edit the page manually while the WPML Translation Editor is active — as mentioned in the notice, doing so will cause the content to be lost.
Languages: English (English )Spanish (Español )German (Deutsch )
Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)
Hi,
But I have a worning on the page. What I have to do to take off the worning?
Please review the link I shared before. The steps you’re following aren’t correct. Don’t edit the page directly — make sure to deactivate the WPML editor first, as explained in the guide.
Once this is done, the notice will disappear when you open the translated version directly.
Good morning,
The English page of my website displays the following message: Warning: the changes you are about to make will be lost. Unfortunately, I am unable to make any updates or changes, and I have an event coming up shortly. Is there anyone who can assist me in resolving this issue? Please, I need someone to resolve this for me. The warning is always there and cannot be removed.
Languages: English (English )Spanish (Español )German (Deutsch )
Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)
Hi,
You’re seeing this warning because the workflow you’re using isn’t correct. Please avoid opening the page while the WPML Translation Editor is active in the right sidebar.
Instead, switch to the WordPress Editor first before accessing the page in another language — that’s all it takes to prevent the warning.
If you’d like, you can share temporary access credentials with me, and I’ll record a short video to show you the correct steps. However, please note that what you’re seeing isn’t an error — it’s just a warning letting you know that your changes will be overwritten if you continue using that workflow.
Languages: English (English )Spanish (Español )German (Deutsch )
Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)
Hi,
You shared your credentials publicly, which isn’t a safe method. I’ve activated a private reply field where you can safely provide them — they’ll be automatically removed once the ticket is resolved.
Please make sure to complete this step, as it also includes confirming that you have a backup and that you accept the disclaimer before we can proceed with your installation.
Additionally, please let me know the name of the page where the notice is still visible and confirm whether you’ve followed my instructions to deactivate the editor as described earlier.
Languages: English (English )Spanish (Español )German (Deutsch )
Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)
Please use the secure input field to provide your credentials, as you’ll need to accept the disclaimer before submitting them. There was no credentials added in your previous response.
