Adding a new language in Magento

Posted: Dec 13, 2010 | Views: 278 |

Now is the time to talk about the Multiple Languages Feature of Magento. Installing a second language in magento or Adding a new language in Magento is very easy.

Store Views are best used to display a Store in multiple languages.

As anything in Magento Adding a new language in Magento is something that requires a certain procedure which we will explain right now and for future reference.

In order to add new languages to your Magento Website please Follow these easy steps and enjoy your multilingual site:

  • Enter your Magento admin panel
  • Go to "System > Manage Stores". Here you can see the three added store views; you can edit an existing one or add a new one using the buttons at the top.
  • In case you want to add a new language, it's better to use the "Create Store View" button.
  • Go to "System > Magento Connect > Magento Connect Manager"
  • Now go to magentocommerce.com where you need to download your language pack
  • Go back to the admin panel
  • Now go to "System > Configuration"
  • Select the store view
  • Set your "Countries" and "Locale" options
  • Save the configuration.

Note: Be sure to clear the cache before trying to use your new language.

That's it, now when you go to the front-end of the site; you'll notice a dropdown menu allowing the language switching.

Biztech Consultancy is actively using Magento open source framework for Ecommerce solution. At Biztech Consultancy, we are having a team of experts who understand the complexities associated with implementing eCommerce solutions and will help ensure the quality and security of your Magento development and magento customization.

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