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 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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