# Languages

## 1. What is language?

Multi-language is a very crucial thing for an international printing store. English is the default language of Lumise. But, you can add your preferred languages in the Lumise language settings. Click [HERE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_z6j-ehSl0\&t=58s) to **watch the video** about how to set up a language in Lumise.

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The application provides the auto-translate function for all languages via the Google Translate API.
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## 2. Languages

From the Dashboard, click on **Languages** > **Languages.**

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This is where you manage all of your created languages. In this area, you can see the original text, translate text, and the language flag.

* **Add New Language:** Instantly add a new language.
* **Filter**: Sort the original text with the chosen alphabet order and selected language. 
* **Search**: Quick search with keywords.

## 3. Add New Language

From the Dashboard, click on **Languages** > **Add New Language.**

Select your preferred language then press the **Confirm to create language.**

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The application will take seconds to scan text and add the texts into your language selected. Of course, this time the texts are **not translated** yet. 

To translate, select the language and the original text then click **Auto Translate**.

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Wait a few seconds to get this result.

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## 4. Active Languages

To active your language just go to **Settings > Languages** and set the Lumise language for both frontend and backend.

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To allow your users to switch language manuals from all of your available languages. You must turn on the **Allow User Change.**
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After filling in your content. Press the **SAVE SETTINGS** button to store data.

## 5. Add Translate Text

From the Dashboard, click on **Languages** > **Add Translate Text.**

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* **Translate Text**: Enter the translated text.
* **Original Text:** Enter the original text. 
* **Language**: Select the language that you want to translate to.

After filling in your content. Press the **SAVE TRANSLATE TEXT** button to store data.


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