Language support

This section describes how to change the default language for the user interface (UI), and how to customize labels, lists, and phases when viewed in a different language.

Set UI language

This section lists who can set and change the UI language.

User Description

Space/site admins

Space admins can set the default UI language for the system using the DEFAULT_LANGUAGE configuration parameter.

The parameter sets:

  • The UI language for new users.

  • The language for system-wide operations (such as emails sent from the system).

For details, see DEFAULT_LANGUAGE.

Individual users

Individual users can override the global setting and set their own UI language. Admins can also set or change a user's UI language.

  • For users to change their own UI language, see User preferences.

  • For admins to change the UI language for selected users, see Users.

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Localize labels, lists, and phases

To localize labels, lists, and phases in a specific language, you need to switch to that language and customize the string translations.

To localize labels, lists, and phases and customize strings:

  1. Change the UI language. For details, see Set UI language.

  2. Update the strings as required.

    Area Details
    Labels

    See Customize labels
    Lists

    See Create a user-defined list
    Phases

    See Customize phases and transitions
  3. Users that select a different UI language will see the strings displayed in that language.

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Limitations

The follow limitations apply to languages and entity labeling:

  • The following items are not translated: Demo data, boolean value operators in certain fields, and REST API responses.

  • Entity initials can use only letters from the English alphabet, even if you use a non-English system language.

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