Globalization considerations
Ensure that a text string in the UI will still work when it is translated.
Button labels
Be aware when adding text in a button that the text may be longer in another language, so keep button labels short, but meaningful.- Bad
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- Yes, please delete.
- Yes, withdraw policy
- Good
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- Delete
- Withdraw
Symbols
Do not use symbols instead of words.- Bad
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- # of Stories
- % Sprinklered
- Wind % Deductible
- Good
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- Number of Stories
Variables
Do not use variables in the middle of a sentence or complete fragments with variables, as the word order of the sentence might change when it is translated.- Bad
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- Fragment: Home is
- Variables: |Tenant Occupied| |Owner Occupied|
- Your policy covers <number> cars.
- Fragment: Home is
- Good
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- Specify who occupies the property:
- Variables: |Tenant| |Owner|
- Specify who occupies the property:
