Add Switzerland CH WPML
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### 1. **Check if Switzerland (CH) Exists in WPML**
WPML includes predefined languages, but Switzerland (CH) might not exist by default.
– Go to **WPML > Languages** in the WordPress admin dashboard.
– Under **Site Languages**, check if Switzerland (CH) is already listed.
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### 2. **Add a Custom Language in WPML**
If Switzerland (CH) is not available, you can add it as a custom language:
1. **Navigate to the Custom Language Settings**:
– Go to **WPML > Languages**.
– Scroll to the **Add a new language** section.
2. **Add Language Details**:
– **Language name**: Switzerland
– **Language code**: `ch`
– **Locale**: `de_CH` (German – Switzerland) or another relevant locale like `fr_CH` (French – Switzerland) based on your need.
– **Flag**: Click **Upload a flag** and upload an appropriate Swiss flag icon.
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### 3. **Choose the Swiss Flag Icon**
You can use a high-quality Swiss flag icon in `.png` format. Ensure the flag matches the dimensions of other flags (usually 18×12 px or 32×24 px).
– Download a flag from a reliable source (e.g., [Flagpedia](https://flagpedia.net/)).
– Resize and optimize the image if needed using tools like Photoshop or an online editor.
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### 4. **Save and Assign the Language**
– Click **Save** to add the language.
– Assign the new language to specific pages, posts, or menus in WPML.
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### 5. **Update Language Switcher**
– Go to **WPML > Languages > Language Switcher Options**.
– Ensure the newly added "Switzerland (CH)" is displayed.
– Test the switcher on the front end to confirm the flag and functionality are working.
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This process ensures that "Switzerland (CH)" with its flag is properly integrated into your WPML language switcher. Let me know if you encounter any issues!
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### 1. **Check WPML Language List**
– Go to **WPML > Languages**.
– Scroll to the **Add / Remove Languages** section.
– Check if "Switzerland (CH)" or any Swiss locale (`de_CH`, `fr_CH`, `it_CH`, or `rm_CH`) is available.
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### 2. **Install a Swiss Locale Language**
WPML supports languages like German (Switzerland) or French (Switzerland). You can add them directly:
1. In **WPML > Languages**, click **Edit Languages**.
2. Look for Swiss variants such as:
– **German (Switzerland)** (`de_CH`)
– **French (Switzerland)** (`fr_CH`)
– **Italian (Switzerland)** (`it_CH`)
– **Romansh (Switzerland)** (`rm_CH`)
3. If the desired language is listed, enable it and click **Save**.
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### 3. **Set Switzerland as a Locale**
If you want WPML to recognize the language as Switzerland's official locale:
– Go to **WPML > Languages > Site Languages**.
– Set the locale for the Swiss language variant:
– German (Switzerland) → Locale: `de_CH`
– French (Switzerland) → Locale: `fr_CH`
– Italian (Switzerland) → Locale: `it_CH`
– Romansh (Switzerland) → Locale: `rm_CH`
WPML will then use Switzerland’s locale settings for language packs, formatting, and translations.
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### 4. **Automatically Install Language Packs**
– After enabling the Swiss variant, WPML will prompt to install the language pack. Confirm the installation.
– WPML will download the required translation files (e.g., WordPress core, plugins, themes) for that language.
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### 5. **Assign a Swiss Flag**
– Go to **WPML > Languages > Edit Languages**.
– Locate the newly added Swiss language.
– Click the flag field to change or upload a custom flag (Swiss flag: 🇨🇭).
– WPML will display the Swiss flag in the language switcher.
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### 6. **Verify the Language Switcher**
– After installation, test the language switcher on your site.
– Ensure that "Switzerland (CH)" is displayed correctly with the flag.
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This method ensures WPML handles the installation and configuration of Switzerland’s language automatically. Let me know if you need further assistance!