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How to add a language switcher in Polylang?
In appearance->menus, go in screen options on top right of you screen and check the “Language switcher” checkbox. You then should have a new metabox which allows to add a language switcher just as you add another menu item. To avoid 404 errors, Polylang does not display a language if there is no published content (post or page) in that language.
How to add a new string in Polylang?
Therefore, you need to register Sign Out. When you find out, go to functions.php (file in the theme) and add the following line to the bottom: From that moment, the Sign Out string is located in Strings Translations and you can add translations for the languages that you have set up in Polylang.
Do you need to register all words in Polylang?
Depending on how your theme is well made, Polylang does not register all words automatically. In order to get it all right, this procedure consists of the following steps: In order for Polylang to know what to translate, it is necessary to register the words that need to be translated.
Where is the sign out string in Polylang?
From that moment, the Sign Out string is located in Strings Translations and you can add translations for the languages that you have set up in Polylang. Go to Strings Translations and add translations for the new string: Quite simply, but that’s not enough.
How to make your WordPress site multilingual with Polylang?
When you have Yoast SEO configured well, you will optimize each page and post directly in the Yoast SEO box. Polylang makes it easy to add widgets for all the languages on your site. When you add a new widget, it will be shown for all languages by default.
How to add Polylang language to WordPress dashboard?
The Polylang languages area in the WordPress dashboard. Add all the languages you want here, and mark the default language by hovering underneath and then clicking in the star column in the language row you want to select.
Where to put custom flags in Polylang plugin?
Don’t use the /polylang/flags/ directory as your file would be removed when automatically updating the plugin. Once the custom flag is uploaded, go in Languages > Settings > URL modifications module then click on save changes. Note that your custom flags are not used on admin side.