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# 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.

In this topic:

## 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.

## 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.

## 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.

## See also

- Dynamic labels
- Fields

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