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Parts of the language interface and process for changing language packs were changed starting in 2.0 onward.
Parts of the language interface and process for changing language packs were changed starting in 2.0 onward.


One or more languages can be installed on a Moodle site via "language packs".  The "[[language settings]]" sub menu controls overall settings for the site. The installed language packs can be used in many different {{Contexts]], for example ''Settings > Course administration > Edit settings > Force language''. Language packs can can be added via the Language sub menu "[[Language packs]]".   
One or more languages can be installed on a Moodle site via "language packs".  The "[[Language settings]]" sub menu controls overall settings for the site. The installed language packs can be used in many different {{Contexts]], for example ''Settings > Course administration > Edit settings > Force language''. Language packs can can be added via the Language sub menu "[[Language packs]]".   


Specific language packs can be edited via "[[Language customization]].  The 2.x process for editing a language pack is very different than earlier version because it adds a filter form to select strings/files and something called a "translator database".  
Specific language packs can be edited via "[[Language customization]].  The 2.x process for editing a language pack is very different than earlier version because it adds a filter form to select strings/files and something called a "translator database".  

Revision as of 17:33, 18 July 2011

Location: Site Administration > Language"


Parts of the language interface and process for changing language packs were changed starting in 2.0 onward.

One or more languages can be installed on a Moodle site via "language packs". The "Language settings" sub menu controls overall settings for the site. The installed language packs can be used in many different {{Contexts]], for example Settings > Course administration > Edit settings > Force language. Language packs can can be added via the Language sub menu "Language packs".

Specific language packs can be edited via "Language customization. The 2.x process for editing a language pack is very different than earlier version because it adds a filter form to select strings/files and something called a "translator database". "Note: For advanced users, new language packs can be created or (not recommended) existing language files directly edited outside of Moodle interface.


See also

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