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Localization

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What is localization?

Localization describes the subsequent process of translating an internationalized theme. Localization is abbreviated as l10n (because there are 10 letters between the l and the n.)

Please refer to the Localization page on the Common APIs handbook to learn how to Localize your theme.

First published

October 23, 2014

Last updated

December 13, 2019
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