Questions tagged [localisation]

Questions related to localisation in Magento. This covers translations, currency and number formatting and in parts implementing local laws and standards.

This tag should be used for questions related to using Magento in different countries (localisation and internationalisation)

On Topic

  • Questions about creating, changing and using translations
  • Questions about localised number and currency formatting
  • Questions about local laws and standards may be on topic, but usually fit better for other tags or are completely off topic on the site.

Off Topic

  • For questions about currencies see
  • For questions about tax configuration see
  • For questions about managing multiple websites and store views see

Example questions

These are some useful questions that are on topic for the tag:

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Why do classes use a helper for translation instead of $this?

In core modules and sometimes templates, I see helper classes being used for translation: Mage::helper('someModule')->__('translate me'); Why is this preferable to: $this->__('translate me');
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Make magento core template use my module's translation file

In an extension I'm working on, I have a layout XML added via module's config.xml. This layout has some modifications to the frontend. Some of these blocks, however, belong to Magento core modules. The templates are all showing correctly as…
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Translation doesn't work on breadcrumbs added by xml

I'm building a custom page. I add breadcrumbs like this (and it works well). Home
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Translation function with multiple variables doesn't work

I have a problem using translate function. This works: $this->__("You can contact %s by calling %s.", $name, $phone); But this doesn't: $this->__("You can contact %1$s by calling %2$s.", $name, $phone); And the problem is, that I would like to…
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Translation not working for "please specify shipping method"

We've opened our Magento store a few weeks ago. We are located in the Netherlands and only sell items on the Dutch market, so the entire site is in Dutch. Thanks to some excellent translation packs, that was simple. But: I've been unable to…
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Translate.csv Failed to Overwrite Module Translation

I got a problem with Magento translation in my translate.csv, because it does not work. It should be easy as all tutorials saying. I had download the package/module translation put into \app\locale\xx_XX folder and create own translate.csv file in…
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How to easily keep multiple Magento theme translations up-2-date?

Working with Magento Translations today I got very annoyed by the fact that I had to constantly repeat myself. In our installation we currently have 4 languages: en_US for English nl_NL for Dutch de_DE for German es_ES for Spanish For each of…
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How i can translate the label "browse files" and "upload files"?

I need translate the label "browse files" and "upload files" for a extension which uses default uploader of magento. In Mage_Adminhtml_Block_Media_Uploader i changed the function _prepareLayout() protected function _prepareLayout() { …
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Custom module does not translates admin panel

I created a custom module and it does not translate grid columns or header. Here is my config.xml ...
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how to rename the SKU label?

This seems like it should be easier than I'm finding it. How can I change the label of SKU on a product page (and well, everywhere I guess) to "Article Number"? I changed the label in attributes, I've changes the translate csv, but still it always…
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Translate Validation Error Message of Date of Birth

I got a problem to translate validation error message "Please enter a valid full date." in the edit account page. This message will be prompted when user leave Date of Birth field is empty. That field was using js/varien/js.js to validating the…
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translation in file frontend/base/default/template/email/productalert/stock.phtml is not working?

i am trying to translate

$this->__('You are receiving this notification because you subscribed to receive alerts when the following products are back in stock:')

in frontend/base/default/template/email/productalert/stock.phtml. but it is…
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How to translate Magento validate.js error

I have a website with 2 stores (English and Spanish). Now I need to translate validation messages in Spanish. Like for example: Please enter a valid email address. Please suggest how I can achieve this?
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Adding a new Country name to the Country Field of Address by changing an existing Country name

I need to add a new Country name to the Field of Country in address by changing an existing Country name, but i can't find the place that the country names Are Stored. For example i Need to change the "Tuvala" Option to my desired Country name. and…
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Translation tools

I am a translator and have been asked to translate the contents of a webshop. Where can I find a system on how to translate a complete webshop created in Magento without having to open each and every item? Can it be linked to a CAT-tool so that…
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