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How should keyboard mnemonics be localized?
Is there a standard approach to localizing (internationalize) keyboard mnemonics?
For example, in Windows Notepad in English, if the user types Alt+E then P, the Edit menu opens and then the Paste ...
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Language of language names in the language selector?
Imagine a site that's available in multiple languages. The language is detected automatically by looking at the IP or the browser header. But that's not bulletproof, so a few users might end up on a ...
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Using a top bar to change language
I'm building a blog with posts in different languages. I'm thinking about doing it like wikipedia, which is :
On the front page, show a list of languages with at least one post.
If a post is ...
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What are the standard term(s) for 'Home' (used for web site home page link) in the world's major languages? [closed]
Arbitrary selection of languages: French, German, Italian, Russian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Turkish, Hindu, Portuguese, Dutch.
Language - Term
English - Home
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Is adding commas to numbers a cultural thing?
In the US, it's very common to add a comma for numbers of more than 3 digits (ex: 1,000 for one thousand ; 1,000,000 for one million ; etc.).
In France though, we don't use this at all and commas are ...
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Where to place currency symbol when localizing and what to do with odd symbols
Is there a suggested, single location to place the currency symbol every time for any given locale?
For example, always on the left with a space before the amount like this:
R 10.00
$ 10.00
€ 10.00
...
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1answer
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Why is the alternate-language link for this page in two languages (original and destination)?
I recently received an email newsletter with the following header:
To view this message as a web page, click here.
To view this message in French, click here.
Pour voir ce message en français, ...
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Are there any other approaches to language selection other than these?
I'm working on something for a pitch of sorts and would like to look into other approaches to the language/region problem. These are the variations I remember seeing.
clickable Flags or language ...
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A good solution how to localize and let user choose language on HTML page
I read another question where a poster states that flags should not be used for languages since flags represent countries. In my mind I agree but in my eye this solution is the best:
Do you agree ...
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What UI/UX patterns do not “translate” well when localized to other languages?
I wanted to see what tips other designers with more experience designing for web applications and sites that must handle multiple language might have.
I know the basics, like expect the length of ...
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Drop down menu with language choice, what should the languages language be?
I hope the title is not confusing.
I am talking about the (so common) drop down menu (doesn't have to be a drop down) where you choose the language.
Something like this:
As you can see this gives ...
