Default Input Language

Introduction

The Default Input Language setting defines the primary language used for content creation when editing text within the platform. This ensures consistency in translations and prevents incorrect or missing entries.

Note

This setting only affects content creation. Code users are not impacted.


How to Access the Default Input Language Setting

  1. Navigate to MY COMPANY in the side menu.
  2. Click on the Settings tab.
  3. Locate the Languages section. (picture) (picture)

What is the Default Input Language?

  • When a user enters edit mode, the top input field will always be assigned to the selected Default Input Language. (picture)
  • Since different users may have different settings, this configuration helps streamline content creation and avoid missing translations.

Default Input Language Options

There are six different Default Input Language settings available. The chosen setting determines which language appears first in the input fields when editing content.

Default Input LanguageOrder of Translations in Input Fields
Application Language1. Current Application Language (picture
2. Company Languages in the set order (picture)
Session Language1. Current Session Language 
2. Company Languages in the set order (picture)
Company Language1. Main Company Language (picture
2. Additional Company Languages in the set order (picture)
(1) Company Language matching the Session Language
or 
(2) Application Language
1. If a Company Language matches* the Session Language, it is used. 
If no match is available: Application Language. 
2. Company Languages in the set order
(1) Company Language matching the Session Language
or 
(2) Session Language
1. If a Company Language matches* the Session Language, it is used. 
If no match is available: Session Language. 
2. Company Languages in the set order
(1) Company Language matching the Session Language
or 
(2) Company Language
1. If a Company Language matches* the Session Language, it is used. 
If no match is available: Main Company Language. 
2. Company Languages in the set order

*Matching Languages:
Languages that fall into the same language category are considered matching.

Examples:

  • de-DE, de-AT, de-CH → DE
  • en-GB, en-US, en-AU → EN
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