About

The Interface Translation module allows you to translate interface text (strings) into different languages, and to switch between them for the display of interface text. It uses the functionality provided by the Language module. For more information, see the online documentation for the Interface Translation module.

Uses

Importing translation files

Translation files with translated interface text are imported automatically when languages are added on the Languages page, or when modules or themes are enabled. On the Interface translation settings page, the Translation source can be restricted to local files only, or to include the Drupal translation server. Although modules and themes may not be fully translated in all languages, new translations become available frequently. You can specify whether and how often to check for translation file updates and whether to overwrite existing translations on the Interface translation settings page. You can also manually import a translation file on the Interface translation import page.

Checking the translation status

You can check how much of the interface on your site is translated into which language on the Languages page. On the Available translation updates page, you can check whether interface translation updates are available on the Drupal translation server.

Translating individual strings

You can translate individual strings directly on the User interface translation page, or download the currently-used translation file for a specific language on the Interface translation export page. Once you have edited the translation file, you can then import it again on the Interface translation import page.

Overriding default English strings

If translation is enabled for English, you can override the default English interface text strings in your site with other English text strings on the User interface translation page. Translation is off by default for English, but you can turn it on by visiting the Edit language page for English from the Languages page.