How did Drupal 8 improve the language switcher?
Drupal 8 dramatically improved the capabilities for creating multilingual websites. Content translation was moved into core and an improved architecture made internationalization of complex sites much easier. The language switcher however, could do with some improvements. Here’s how we customized it.
How do I change the code in the language switcher?
Just paste this code in your CUSTOMTHEMENAME.theme and the links in your switcher should magically transform into language codes: Don’t forget to change CUSTOMTHEMENAME to the name of your custom theme. Once the language switcher is enabled and placed, it’s always there.
Is it possible to read all languages in Drupal?
Despite the potential complexities multilingual websites may pose, Drupal has always been notoriously adamant about supporting all languages – including those with non-latin scripts and those read from right to left.
Is there a language suggestion module in Drupal 8?
A simple to use Drupal 8 module with few configurations needed. I decided to call it Language Suggestion. The module supports auto redirects based on visitor selection and custom prompt messages per language. Here is the full list of configurable options: Container CSS element. This is where you would need to specify the main page container.
How does the language switcher dropdown module work?
Language Switcher Dropdown is a very simple module that exposes a new block, similar to the default Language Switcher block provided by Locale module. The new block allows site visitors to switch languages using a drop-down select list instead of using hyperlinks. The module also integrates well with Language Icons module if installed.
How to manage URL redirects in Drupal?
The Redirect module is used to create URL redirects within Drupal. Thanks to it, you can redirect the user from one address within the website to another. Note that there is a big difference between a redirect and an alias. An alias is the “user-friendly” URL of the content that you see in the address bar of a web browser.