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Wpml language switcher menu Our developers are aware of this situation and are working on a solution. There, the client can find width and height options within the flag section. September 7, 2023 at 4:59 pm #14361927 Jun 17, 2024 · The client is experiencing an issue where the language switcher is not visible on mobile devices, and only the default language appears without any dropdown menu for selecting other languages. I made a "Custom Language Switcher" for my website (dropdown menu). September 8, 2021 at 3:46 pm #9549891 Jun 14, 2023 · Problem: How to reduce the width of the WPML Language Switcher dropdown. We switched to the English language using the admin language switcher. My site is hidden link. Solution: We recommend hiding the "Current Language" from the language switcher by navigating to WPML > Languages > Menu language switcher, editing the settings, and unchecking the "current language" box. Here scroll the page down and locate Manu language switcher block. You should be able to go to WPML > Languages > find the correct language switcher depending on how it was added to the site (if you have it in the menu, it is probably at the "menu language switcher") > edit the settings > uncheck the "current language" box and save. For guidance, please refer to our documentation on Language Switcher Options. May 22, 2024 at 2:42 pm #15658959 Apr 22, 2022 · For the disappearing language switcher, we advised the client to check the configuration in WPML > Language > Menu language switcher and ensure that the 'Menu' is set to 'Menu no countries'. Thanks. However, the menu language switcher in the Header is functioning properly. 2) The Language Switcher of your site will be displayed in that section. Once you add Language Switcher to the header, choose the type – WPML. For this, visit Dashboard > WPML > Languages > Site Languages > Add / Remove languages. Feb 15, 2024 · marinaB-20: Hello. This will open a popup for adding a new menu language switcher. July 5, 2023 at 7:41 pm #13953699 Feb 27, 2024 · The client was facing an issue where the language dropdown menu stopped working after making changes. I expected to see: To select the menu of my site. Go to the WPML >> Languages > Menu language switcher and make sure to add the language switcher for the desktop menu. Sep 21, 2024 · I added the language switcher to my menu on my site hidden link. Aug 25, 2020 · Display WPML’s drop-down language switcher. Instead, I got: The option doesn't change after the selection, it stays on the "Choose a menu" even after I select a menu Jan 21, 2023 · 3) Add the custom CSS to the Customizer or other method of your choice - take note that WPML has a option for custom CSS at WPML > Languages > Language switcher options > Additional CSS You need to use a CSS media query that will set the display to "none" if the screen size is bigger than for example 800px: jose-manuelC-10: Background of the issue: I'm trying to remove some arrow icons that appear next to the available language options inside my webpage on the mobile version, and wanted to know if there's a way of achieving this using additional CSS or it can be done from the WPML plugin configuration. 7. Go to WPML > Languages > Menu language switcher 2. 4. Solution: May 25, 2023 · paulS-106: Hi. Apr 5, 2014 · When you add the WPML language switcher as the first menu item to an Avada Mega Menu, the layout breaks. Solution: The language switcher dropdown was taking the width from the Elementor CSS that has set the width as 280px. Jul 22, 2024 · Despite translating my menu to US and UK, the language switcher is not showing up. Feb 25, 2024 · 2. Aug 16, 2024 · I'm using ubermenu for the mega menu on my website. org Oct 18, 2023 · One common requirement is to add a language switcher in the menu, allowing users to easily switch between different language versions of the site. Jan 3, 2023 · you may try to use the Menu Language Switcher from WPML >> Languages > Menu Language Switcher so that it will take formatting from your current site menu. Please let me know if this resolves your issue or if you need further assistance. 2) It's unrelated to the issue, but according to your Debug. Jan 5, 2024 · Resetting WPML Language Switcher to Default Settings. In mobile and most likely tablet views the menu switches to a mobile menu (shows after clicking the hamburger icon) which is why the menu is within there. May 4, 2023 · By default, the WPML language switcher can be placed on the Menu section, Footer, and Widget area of the site. Step 2 – A Language Switcher option will be available. After the menu was properly translated, the user could add the language switcher without encountering a blank page. Please help me what to do? Thank You. Solution: We recommend adding and configuring language switchers in WPML -> Languages. I'm using the WPML Language Switcher block in Gutenberg and it shows both the current language as the other languages, despite in the settings unchecking the option "current language". Nov 10, 2023 · [Resolved] wpml menu language switcher not working This is the technical support forum for WPML - the multilingual WordPress plugin. Go to the WPML >> Languages > Menu language switcher and make sure to add the language switcher for the mobile menu. Best regard, Daniel Feb 9, 2023 · sofiaT-6: Hello, i need to add a language switcher to a submenu, since the sub menu is under a main menu item i am not able to select the sub menu item directly, it is a really poor design tbh not being able to have language switcher as a menu item so that we can place it where we want. Add the “hide-on-mobile” class to each desktop menu item. 5. By targeting the specific menu location used by WPML, you can add custom CSS classes or modify the HTML structure to make it more mobile-friendly. Display WPML’s horizontal language switcher. September 7, 2023 at 4:59 pm #14361927 Feb 24, 2023 · The menu language switcher is affecting the navigation on our site. Nov 14, 2017 · Adding WPML Language Switcher to Menu. Mar 7, 2023 · The problem is that the "custom language switcher" option doesn't change the colour of the link and the menu we want it to go into isn't a widget so I don't think WPML->Languages-> Widget language switcher would help. 3. Oct 8, 2024 · WPML lets you add a language switcher to your website’s menu, as a widget, or in the footer. Solution: The language switcher dropdown takes formatting from the current theme to make the language switcher style consistent with the current theme menu. Mar 2, 2023 · The wpml_language_selector_widget shortcode outputs the language switcher based on the options set in the Custom Language Switchers section in WPML → Languages. Dec 20, 2023 · The switcher was only visible in the footer. Something is wrong with WPML that doesn't allow you to insert the language switcher to the menu using the shortcode I have previously indicated. Using the switcher shortcut or CSS code, nothing works, and there are still no flags. info, the WP memory limit needs to be increased. Solution: We recommend adding the following custom CSS to the theme's custom CSS section to override the default style provided by the theme and align the language switcher horizontally on the mobile menu: Apr 23, 2024 · Then, they should navigate to WPML > Languages > Custom language switchers, click Enable, click Customize, and then select "Dropdown Click" in the Language switcher style. Check the Language Switcher checkbox, and click the Add to Menu button. Please try the following steps after creating a full backup of the database and website: 1. From here Feb 24, 2023 · The menu language switcher is affecting the navigation on our site. Symptoms: The menu popup automatically closes before switching to the new language. This seems to work, but not really as the changes seem not to be saved. When I switch to "Dropdown Click" the menu and sub-items are not focusable with the keyboard at all Jan 23, 2024 · The client is trying to customize the language switcher to only show flags, similar to the display on the WPML website. We navigated to Appearance >> Menus > Choose the Menu(Main navigation). Plus, you can take full advantage of Elementor’s styling options to customize the language switcher’s appearance to match your site’s designs. The procedure is as follows. Solution: Dec 19, 2024 · In terms of language switcher, WPML lets you add a language switcher to your website’s menu, as a widget, or in the footer. Questions: Oct 24, 2024 · Although the flags are activated in the WPML menu, only the name of the language is visible. I want that when I click on the language, the dropdown appears instead of going to the page again. The menu and language switcher show up on desktop, but when the viewport gets small and you go to the tablet and mobile breakpoints, only the language switcher shows. So, as far as I see, the issue is related to the navigation menu for the translation. I updated the header to use the correct menu, and this action effectively solved the problem. We corrected this by selecting the appropriate menu called "Testing" in WPML -> Languages -> Menu language switcher, which resolved the problem. Supporter. Oct 18, 2023 · To create a custom language switcher in WordPress using WPML, you can use the icl_get_languages() function to retrieve the available languages and their details. Then, you can loop through the languages and display them as a list or dropdown menu. This is causing the language switcher items of English and 简体中文 (Chinese (Simplified)) to be spaced out as well. Solution: Apr 17, 2023 · Problem: The client was unable to select the menu from the language switcher settings. Jan 31, 2024 · This is the technical support forum for WPML - the multilingual WordPress plugin. Mar 19, 2023 · WPML language switcher dropdown takes formatting from the current theme to make the language switcher dropdown style consistent with the current theme menu. Oct 13, 2022 · anabelZ: I've added a dropdown language switcher to the main menu on desktop, but I would like to display an horizontal list format on tablet and mobile, since they're inside a burger menu and the dropdown chevron is too far to the right so I'm worried users might miss it (horizontal format: flag + native name) You can customize this CSS as needed. Nov 3, 2023 · In WPML -> Languages, instead of the menu language switcher scroll down and activate the custom language switcher. Add the following code: Mar 20, 2024 · [Closed] Language switcher missing on mobile menu This is the technical support forum for WPML - the multilingual WordPress plugin. All you have done in your sandbox wordpress is activate the "Footer language switcher" option from WPML > Languages > Show language switcher in footer, you are not doing what I am asking you to do Dec 10, 2023 · 1- Go to WPML-> Languages-> Menu Language Switcher section 2- Delete the language switcher 3- Create a new one 4- Select the home page menu 5- Save the switcher. Thank you. Dec 28, 2023 · I already add language switcher to my website menu ( I add form back end at WPML- Language- Menu Language Switcher) But the "language switcher" not show up in my Website Menu in front end. June 14, 2024 at 1:27 pm #15740276 Nov 25, 2023 · [Closed] menus are not showing in New Menu Language Switcher This is the technical support forum for WPML - the multilingual WordPress plugin. How to change my code to achieve that please? Current code: /* Step 1 – Navigate to WPML > Languages and scroll down to the “Menu language switcher” section. The supporter identified that the main menu was not translated, leading to the problem. Oct 16, 2024 · WordPress allows you to create menus in several ways, including: Using the WordPress Menu Editor under Appearance → MenusAppearance → Menus; With the Navigation. The problem is NOT the language switcher block. paulS-106: The menu items in the footer nav are evenly spaced out across the width of the page. Clear all caches from any caching plugins and server/CDN. Questions: How can I make the language switcher visible on the US and ES sites? Why is the original English menu appearing on the US site instead of the UK menu? Nov 19, 2023 · We recommend trying to change the flag size in the language switcher options by navigating to WPML > Languages > Menu Language Switcher and clicking the pencil icon. I want it at the second position of the secondary menu. If this solution does not resolve your issue, please provide a debug report in the Debug Information box. Everyone can read, but only WPML clients can post here. Questions: How do you hide the language switcher on desktop view? July 9, 2024 at 9:03 pm #15923306 Go to WPML->languages->Menu language switcher from there you can control your language switchers. October 2, 2023 at 7:54 am #14495071 Jun 13, 2024 · Additionally, we suggested checking and adjusting the settings for the "Menu Language Switcher" to ensure the navigation menu intended for the language switcher becomes visible. Symptoms: When I click on the language and not on the arrow on a mobile, the page refreshes. I have the language switcher in the footer nav menu. ” Dec 15, 2023 · The client is trying to add a dropdown language switcher to the right end of the main menu using the Divi theme. Jul 30, 2024 · I am trying to switch the language through the WPML language switcher on the mobile screen using the Astra theme. Click the “Add a new language switcher to a menu” button. Solution: We recommended the client to clear all forms of caching, which includes local caching from any caching plugins, server caching, and CDN caching. After reviewing your site, I noticed that the Menu language switcher is only implemented in the Header. When I open the website on my computer, it jumps automatically Nov 16, 2023 · Putting flags in the main menu. If you haven't tried this yet, please do so. xml for resetting the language switcher configuration if it was changed from the backend (from its initial values). Let me know if this works. If you wish to add more languages, you can add them with WPML settings. php file. I can see the dropdown options in the HTML code, but somehow they don't show while hovering. WPML: If WPML is active, the code checks for available languages. To see new changes, make sure to click the Restore default button at the bottom of the WPML → Languages page. Apr 26, 2023 · Hi there. Feb 19, 2024 · Author Posts February 19, 2024 at 11:55 am #15317924 darithS: I have already completed customize to show language on the Top bar but it not showing and it also not translate my site. Nov 8, 2023 · The client is trying to align the language switcher (DE, IT, EN) horizontally in the mobile menu. I understand the issue you're having. Open your theme’s functions. I tried with this CSS code with no luck: Symptoms: The language switcher is not hidden on desktop view. You may ask your theme author to fix this issue for you or you can try the below CSS to override your theme CSS: Jul 5, 2023 · Thank you for your quick reply. Symptoms: Flags are not showing in the language switcher, only the language names are visible. Jan 13, 2023 · You’ll easily be able to achieve that by utilizing the Menu Language customizer of WPML. A language switcher allows visitors to select the language in which they want to read your content. The flags are misaligned to either the left or right depending on the screen size. I you need additional help I would love to have more detailed information on where you want to put the language switcher so I might be able to help. If the issue persists, test for a compatibility issue by deactivating all non-WPML plugins and switching to a default WordPress theme. May 17, 2024 · after the update the language switcher in the menu was gone. The problem happens sporadically. Oct 3, 2023 · Found problem, that language switch placed inside of Mobile menu doesn't display language flags: they are invisible if WxH is auto, and I can see only borders if WxH is provided. For more details on CSS issues with language switchers, visit How to Fix Styling and CSS Issues for the Language Switchers. Sep 8, 2021 · to add the switcher wherever you want in the second part of the header. i added it again to the menu, saved, checked: no language switcher. Solution: The supporter recommended translating the main menu using the steps provided in the WPML documentation. This makes it impossible for people to view the site in Portuguese until this is fixed. I didn’t find any language switchers added using Shortcodes. Jan 24, 2023 · Hello, for some odd reason I am unable to select a "menu" from the dropdown in order to add a language switcher when going into WPML > Language. PHP memory is fine, but WordPress uses 40Mb as default. The wpml_language_selector_footer shortcode outputs the language switcher based on the options set in the Footer language switcher section in WPML → Languages. I have attached the code that is breaking the navigation: I need to show the language switcher in the mobile menu only. Oct 13, 2022 · anabelZ: I've added a dropdown language switcher to the main menu on desktop, but I would like to display an horizontal list format on tablet and mobile, since they're inside a burger menu and the dropdown chevron is too far to the right so I'm worried users might miss it (horizontal format: flag + native name) Dec 4, 2023 · The switcher's text does not align correctly, and the client is also looking for a way to hide the current language from the switcher. Apr 17, 2024 · Thanks for contacting WPML Support. To achieve this, you can use the wp_nav_menu_items filter hook to add a custom menu item for each language. You can also include flags, display languages in their native names, and add custom styling. some themes have native code that recognizes when WPML is activated and automatically turns it on. Viewed 1k times May 15, 2024 · I test to add a menu item to a current menu item to show the submenu, and the issue also occurs. This will automatically fetch the languages you added with WPML. We also suggested verifying that the navigation menu is assigned to the correct 'Display Location' in their website settings. The switcher is present when using wp_get_nav_menu_items(). Questions: Language Switcher with WPML. This You can customize this CSS as needed. Solution: Upon investigation, we discovered that the Language Switcher was set to display on the wrong menu. Sep 7, 2023 · I set the language switcher to drop down in the menu bar, but only the default language is displaying. To add a custom icon, please do the following: - Navigate to WPML>Languages>Site language - Click on the Edit languages link - Under the Flag column of your language, select Custom flag to upload your custom icon. To do it, please, navigate to WPML > Languages tab on the left. In order to add the menu to the header in mobile view you can do the following: #1 If you are using the Udesign theme, you will encounter that WPML’s language switcher does not appear in the mobile menu. Here you’ll see the 3 types of language switchers that you can activate or deactivate by checking/unchecking the checkboxes to Jul 20, 2020 · Hi, I'm using WPML to make my website multilingual, but the language switcher is not showing with Navi. May 31, 2022 · This is the technical support forum for WPML - the multilingual WordPress plugin. May 27, 2023 · [Closed] i can't add language switcher to the menu This is the technical support forum for WPML - the multilingual WordPress plugin. The block just outputs a pair of links. No menu items. But, Please be informed that you can place the WPML language Switcher anywhere on anywhere of your site using Shortcode. On desktop it is set to flags. Scroll down to the "Language switcher options" section, where you can create a language switcher for a menu, widget, and/or footer. Jun 8, 2024 · Next, create a Menu Language Switcher by going to WPML > Languages > Menu Language Switcher > Create new language switcher and assign it to the desired menu. Additionally, when switching to the Arabic language, the dropdown flag appears very small. But the rest of the viewports the Jun 14, 2023 · ignasiT: Two details. Questions: Why does the WPML language switcher close the menu popup before switching the language Sep 4, 2024 · 4. Can you help me to get it back? Link to a page where the issue can be seen: hidden link. 6. Unfortunately, this only works if you add the language switcher to a classical menu. Nov 25, 2024 · This Elementor language switcher gives you all the default WPML language switcher customization options, like displaying the flag and the native language name. March 13, 2023 at 8:09 pm #13236559: Mateus Getulio. July 10, 2023 at 3:49 pm #14008159 The Language switcher menu options are controlled from the WPML -> Languages page by scrolling to the “Menu language switcher” section then editing the language switcher you want. To customize the output of this shortcode, go to the WPML -> Languages page and use the settings in the Custom language switcher section. Feb 22, 2024 · 2. Apr 6, 2023 · [Closed] Menu Language Switcher - not working correctly in front end This is the technical support forum for WPML - the multilingual WordPress plugin. We made a small change in the default language Off canvas menu post and updated the secondary language post. This issue affects both the top menu and side panel language switchers. The standalone language switcher does work correctly. Let’s add a new language switcher to your website. 1) Navigate to WPML > Languages and scroll down to the Menu Language Switcher section. Any idea how to fix this? August 11, 2023 at 6:20 am #14185943 Oct 18, 2023 · To customize the WPML language switcher for mobile devices, you can use the wp_nav_menu_items filter hook to modify the output of the language switcher menu. January 2, 2023 at 4:56 pm #12741083 This is the technical support forum for WPML - the multilingual WordPress plugin. The image source is incorrect for the menu switcher. Thanks! January 24, 2023 at 8:17 pm #12884803 Mar 9, 2024 · Hello, The menu language switcher is supposed to be inside the hamburger menu icon on mobile view, as it is part of the menu. If I go to Appearance > Elementor Header & Footer Builder > Edit the template "Header Menu RE" > change the menu dropdown icon to Plus Sign (+), then it displays properly in the frontend. Either I go via WPML - Languages - Menu Language Switcher (there I cannot select Top-Menu in the Choose-Menu DropDown) or I go via Appearance- Menus - Add a Language switcher. Please, make sure of having a full site backup of your site before proceeding. Sep 5, 2023 · Thanks for contacting WPML support. If you are using BuddyBoss, you may notice that the language switcher is missing flag icons, displaying only blank icons instead. Resave the menu switcher settings 3. Overview of the issue. This is similar to the wpml_add_language_selector hook. To add and customize language switchers to these specific areas, go to WPML → Languages in the WordPress dashboard. This code snippet helps you integrate a language switcher into your site's primary navigation menu. In the meantime, please set your WPML language switcher as the last menu item. You could in this case include a custom language switcher and use a CSS media query to make it only visible on mobile view. Please see the screenshot at the attached file. If the problem persists, we advised the client to provide temporary access (WP-Admin and FTP) to a test site where the problem has been replicated for further Nov 14, 2017 · Adding WPML Language Switcher to Menu. Additional Resources Apr 22, 2022 · For the disappearing language switcher, we advised the client to check the configuration in WPML > Language > Menu language switcher and ensure that the 'Menu' is set to 'Menu no countries'. Go to WPML > Support > Troubleshooting page, then click the following: - Clear the Cache in WPML Jun 14, 2024 · You can create a new mobile menu as shown in the attached screenshot and then assign it here in "Menu language switcher" hidden link as shown in the attached screenshot. Workaround. WPML team is replying on the forum 6 days per week, 22 hours per day. The code example below adds a custom function wpsnippets_wpml_language_switcher_menu that retrieves the language switcher HTML and appends it to the menu. Solution: It might be a temporary glitch or browser-specific issue and worked without any issues in different browsers. Apr 12, 2024 · The client wanted to know how to hide the WPML language switcher on pages where only one language is available, as they did not want a menu item displaying 'English' when no other translation is available. Modified 4 years, 4 months ago. You can also use wpml-config. Solution: We recommend going to WPML > Languages > Menu Language Switcher to add the language switcher to the menu. So I found out that I could not add the language switcher to the second language, English. Back to the language navigation - no language switcher added. The nav items are evenly spaced out across the page, which is causing English 简体中文 (Chinese (Simplified)) to be spaced out as well. And it's not even displaying correctly. this is the link to my website : hidden link. Step 3 – Customize the Language Switcher by expanding the Language Switcher under the Menu Structure section. May 22, 2024 · The WPML language switcher appears on the menu, but the dropdown doesn't show when hovering over the menu option. The issue can be seen on this page: hidden link. Make sure the current page is translated into the languages you want to display; otherwise, they won't appear in the switcher. Is it possible to make the border and arrow of the drop-down list invisible for this switch? Jul 9, 2023 · With Elementor Menu you can just use the WPML > Languages > Menu Language Switcher option to add the language switcher at the end of the menu. Go to WPML->languages->Menu language switcher from there you can control your language switchers. Sep 16, 2020 · Wordpress WPML: setup menu language switcher doesn't work. However, if no language switchers are set up under WPML->Languages area, this might be auto-populated from your theme. Within there add your edits and let me know your results, please. Video: hidden link. See full list on wpml. Sep 16, 2024 · The language switcher by default is placed within the menu. Languages: Jan 2, 2024 · Focus on the menu, which opened the menu with tab-index="0", but the sub-items do not have tab-index and click behavior does not work when the WPML setting is for dropdown in the WPML > Language settings. The output of this shortcode Jul 23, 2024 · I used to have the menu language switcher in the menu bar for many years, but after a WordPress or WPML it disappear and it is not working anymore. Additionally, after switching to the US, I see the original English menu instead of the UK menu. Ask Question Asked 4 years, 4 months ago. Aug 15, 2023 · The language switcher was added to the menu named "DuneWorks-home - Dutch," but in the header, a different menu was utilized, which didn't include any language switcher. Once I disable it, the menu appears again: hidden link. Now, you can hide/show it using CSS Dec 20, 2023 · I am trying to: add a new language switcher to a menu. You can remove or edit it. Questions: Why are the flags not showing in the Mar 13, 2023 · I want to ask you about WPML language switcher on my mobile menu. Oct 23, 2024 · Translate your Elementor or Elementor Pro site with WPML, including posts, pages, menus, and Elementor elements like widgets and templates. as soon as I enable language switcher for a menu, the menu disappears completely. They noted that the option to hide the current language was not available for dropdown style language switchers. Here you’ll see the 3 types of language switchers that you can activate or deactivate by checking/unchecking the checkboxes to I need to show the language switcher in the mobile menu only. I have attached the code that is breaking the navigation: Jun 6, 2024 · The 3 types of language switchers are: Shortcode; Menu Item; Floating Language Selector; To choose your preferred language switcher go to Settings → TranslatePress and scroll just a little bit in the General tab. Questions: How do you hide the language switcher on desktop view? July 9, 2024 at 9:03 pm #15923306 Jun 6, 2024 · The 3 types of language switchers are: Shortcode; Menu Item; Floating Language Selector; To choose your preferred language switcher go to Settings → TranslatePress and scroll just a little bit in the General tab. Mar 26, 2024 · [Resolved] Language switcher not displaying on menu This is the technical support forum for WPML - the multilingual WordPress plugin. I'm using latest version of WPML and WP. Oct 12, 2017 · I displayed WPML language switcher in my menu, at the bottom as the last item. The only supported position for the switcher is “First menu item” and “Last menu item. Dec 20, 2024 · To add a language switcher to your WordPress menu, you can use either the WPML or Polylang plugins. Oct 18, 2023 · This use case demonstrates how to add the WPML language switcher to a WordPress menu. Symptoms: Cannot select menu or save it under Menu Language Switcher. . Link to a page where the issue can be seen: hidden link. November 8, 2023 at 7:22 pm #14760739 Oct 30, 2023 · The client is trying to align other language flags directly below the active language flag on their website. May 23, 2023 · The client wants to adjust the width of the WPML language switcher dropdown in the menu. You can add a language switcher to menu right from your WordPress Dashboard. Feb 2, 2024 · [Closed] The language switcher in the menu is not displaying on the selected menu as expected This is the technical support forum for WPML - the multilingual WordPress plugin. We opened the "Learning & Development oplossingen" menu and clicked on the menu Dec 4, 2024 · Step 1 – Navigate to the Appearance > Menus tab. Skip Navigation. Remove and re-add the Menu Language Switcher in WPML > Languages. wpml_language_selector_footer. gbpytiephgzgzyhexkfwuuumtqskqatiqfbzlieulksferpjbnrawlkezsnazyzjqhessflhje