Create a language choice for users

Allow users to select the language as a valid option in the language picker or a user record.

Before you begin

Role required: admin

About this task

You must create a choice record for a new translation in the Choice [sys_choice] table. For more information about this table, see Choice table.

Procedure

1. Navigate to All > System Localization > Choices.

2. Select New.

3. Enter the following fields.

   Field	What to enter
   Table	sys_user
   Element	preferred_language
   Language	Enter an identifier that complies with BCP 47. The identifier can contain a language code or language code followed by a country or region code. For example, tr for Turkish or es-MX for Spanish Mexico.
   Label	Enter the name of the new language selection as you want it to appear in the language picker. For example, Mongolian.
   Value	Enter an identifier that complies with BCP 47. The identifier can contain a language code or language code followed by a country or region code. For example, tr for Turkish or es-MX for Spanish Mexico.
   Sequence	Enter a number to determine what order the option appears in the choice list if you do not want to list choices alphabetically. For example, 5.

   The following record allows a user who is using the Dutch localization of their instance to change languages to Mongolian:

   • Table: User [sys_user]
   • Element: preferred_language
   • Language: nl
   • Label: Mongoolse
   • Value: mn
   • Select Submit.

Related topics

Choice table