Adding language switcher icon

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The language switcher icon allows users to select their preferred language to view webMethods Developer Portal.

About this task

By default, the application appears in the language that is configured by the administrator. For information about configuring default language, see Configuring the default language.

In this example, you add the language switcher icon to the header section through customization.

Procedure

  1. From the Themes page, click the customize icon Customize icon next to Theme1.
  2. Select Pages and select Header.
    The Header section appears with the existing components.
  3. Move your mouse pointer to the upper-right of the page and click the add icon Add icon.
  4. Select the Components tab and select Language switcher.
    The icon is added to the Header section.
  5. Click the locale switcher icon to view editing options.
  6. Click the edit icon Edit icon.
    You can edit the icon by using the options that appear.
  7. Click anywhere in the Language options field to view the list of supported languages.
  8. Click a language to add to the language switcher.
  9. Click Save.

    The language switcher is added to the Header section of the application.

    You can now use this icon to select a language from the list. For example, select German (Germany) to view the application in German.

  10. If your customized theme is not activated, click the activate icon Activate icon next to the theme in the Themes page to activate the changes.