This article explains how to define a default language for a website and add additional languages. It emphasizes that the default language cannot be changed once set. The process includes clicking on the home page, selecting a language icon, and adding new languages via a special button. Users can also customize the appearance of the language selection widget, with various options such as country flags and descriptions available. The page structure of the new language remains independent of the main language.
The default language cannot be changed once it is defined!
- Click on Home Page
- Click on the language icon
- Now define the default language
| The default language cannot be changed anymore. Please choose it carefully. |
- Add a new language using the Add New Language button.
- Select the desired language from the Languages dropdown and then choose which pages should be available in the new language.
- Next, define the translation for the page titles. Repeat steps 4 - 6 for each additional language you want to add.
- The language selection widget will now automatically appear on your page in the editor. You can change its appearance by clicking directly on the widget.
- You can now control the appearance via the following dialog.
- The following options are available:
| Display Option | Country Flag & Description | Country Flag Only | Description Only |
| As Dropdown | |||
| Horizontal |
- Under Home Page, you can switch the active language in the editor at any time. The page structure of the new language is independent of the main language.