Localisation

Localisation

is a process of adapting a website, application software, etc. to a target language.

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l10n and i18n

Language-specific Mozilla style

Style

• Formality and tone

• Natural expression

• Handling cultural references, idioms, slang

• Style consistency

Terminology

• Translating difficult concepts

• Developing new term bases

Units and Grammar (1)

• Date and format

• Calendar view (first day?)

• Numerals (decimal?)

• Currency

• Units

• Names

• Address and postal code

• Phone format

• Tense

• Pluralisation

Units and Grammar (2)

• Abbreviation

• Acronyms

• Punctuation (Oxford ,)

• Compounds

• Prepositions and articles

• Diacritics and special characters

General Mozilla l10n style

Source: https://www.3dlasermapping.com/

Accuracy

• Meaning-based translation

• Not translated: keyboard shortcuts and acceskeys

• Variables ($, %, #, etc.)

• Brands, copyrights, and trademark

Thanks!

Reference:

"Mozilla L10n Style Guide" https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Localization/L10n_Style_Guide