Can I view my Format account and dashboard in my language?
The Format platform is not translated into multiple languages, however, you can use various tools in order to accommodate your language needs.
Google Chrome has a free translation extension that will allow you to view your Format account in your preferred language.
View your Format account or dashboard in Chrome
Click the Translate icon on the right side of the address bar.
Click on your preferred language.
Chrome will translate your current webpage.
Can I display multiple languages on my Format site?
Side-by-side, Categorize or have Two Sites for showing your site in more than one language.
You can adapt your site using one of three different methods in order to accommodate your bi-lingual needs.
Side by Side
You could include both an English version and other translations of content on any given page to feature any two languages side by side. Having both available is a simple way to have both languages present on one site.
Categorize with sub-menus
You could create two versions of each page but have them separated into different categories on your site's menu (see How to create a submenu). This way you could have an English category in the menu with all of your pages listed and another, identical category for the pages in your chosen language.
Two Sites
You could purchase two memberships and create two separate sites. You could link both sites to the same Title Page with an option to enter the site. Please see our Title Pages guide for more information on setting this up.
Using an external service
View https://weglot.com. They offer paid subscriptions to translate your Format Portfolio site by adding a small JavaScript code snippet which we have seen working successfully. They also have a 'free plan' for sites with under 2,000 words.
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