Hinzufügen von de-CH in WPML
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### 1. **Check WPML's Built-in Language List**
WPML includes a large set of predefined languages. However, if `de-CH` is missing, you can manually add it as a custom language.
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### 2. **Manually Add a Custom Language**
If **German (Switzerland)** is not available in WPML, you can create it yourself:
1. **Go to WPML Settings**:
– Navigate to **WPML → Languages** in your WordPress dashboard.
2. **Add a Custom Language**:
– Scroll down to the **Edit Languages** section.
– Click on the **“Add/Remove languages”** link.
3. **Create German (Switzerland)**:
– In the custom language form, fill out the details as follows:
– **Language name**: German (Switzerland)
– **Code**: `de-ch`
– **Locale**: `de_CH`
– **Flag**: You can upload a Swiss flag or any appropriate icon.
4. **Save Changes**:
– Save your new custom language.
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### 3. **Sync WPML Settings**
– After adding the language, make sure to re-synchronize WPML settings:
– Go to **WPML → Translation Management → Settings** and verify the new language is listed.
– If using custom menus or strings, ensure the new language is applied.
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### 4. **Assign Content to `de-CH`**
– Once added, you can start translating content for **German (Switzerland)**.
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### 5. **Verify Language Switcher**
– Ensure the newly added language appears in the language switcher on the front end.
– You may need to update the switcher's settings in **WPML → Languages**.
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### Notes
– WPML will treat `de-CH` as a unique variant of German. If the locale is critical (e.g., for currency formats or translations), ensure your site's content reflects the cultural norms of Switzerland.
– You may also need to configure plugins or themes to recognize `de-CH` as needed.
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When setting up **language mapping** for **German (Switzerland)** (`de-CH`), here's what you should do:
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### 1. **Choose a Locale**
– **Locale** determines how WordPress and other components handle language-specific settings, such as date formats, translations, and text direction.
– For German (Switzerland), the correct locale is:
– **`de_CH`**
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### 2. **Map to Browser Language Code**
– This mapping ensures WPML recognizes browser language preferences for auto-detection.
– For German (Switzerland), use:
– **Browser language code**: `de-CH`
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### 3. **Language Mapping in WPML**
When adding or editing the custom language:
1. **Set Language Name**: German (Switzerland)
2. **Set Language Code**: `de-ch`
3. **Set WordPress Locale**: `de_CH`
4. **Set Translation File**: Choose or upload a `.mo` file for `de_CH` if needed for plugins or themes.
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### Example of Correct Mapping for `de-CH`
| **Field** | **Value** |
|————————-|——————-|
| Language Name | German (Switzerland) |
| Code | `de-ch` |
| WordPress Locale | `de_CH` |
| Flag | Swiss flag or custom icon |
| Browser Language Code | `de-CH` |
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### 4. **Why It Matters**
– Correct language mapping ensures:
– **SEO benefits**: Proper `hreflang` tags in HTML.
– **Browser language redirection**: Visitors with `de-CH` set as their browser language are redirected to the correct site language.
– **Compatibility**: Plugins and themes respect the settings for Swiss-specific translations and cultural preferences.
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Let me know if you'd like help with uploading `.mo` translation files for `de_CH` or debugging WPML configurations!
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– **Background**: A red rectangle covers the entire flag area.
– **Cross**: Two white rectangles form the cross in the center.
You can save this SVG code as a `.svg` file or embed it directly into your project.
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