Localizing In Xcode

Localizing and Varying Text with a String Catalog

Your app's success hinges on delivering an exceptional experience to users across different locales. Localization is more than just translating text; it involves handling plurals, adapting content for specific devices, and ensuring your app speaks the user's language. In this blog post, we'll explore how to achieve this using string catalogs in Xcode.

What Is a String Catalog?

A string catalog is a powerful tool that allows you to:

• Localize all your app's text.
• Translate strings visually within Xcode.
• Handle plurals for nouns and units.
• Vary text based on specific devices.

Making Text Localizable

Before translation, you need to make your text localizable. Here's how:

1. Wrap User-Facing Strings :

2. Add Context Comments :

Adding a String Catalog to Your Project

1. Create a String Catalog :

2. Multiple String Catalogs :

3. Adding Languages :

Conclusion

String catalogs simplify localization, streamline translations, and enhance the user experience.

References:

• https://developer.apple.com/documentation/xcode/localizing-and-varying-text-with-a-string-catalog
• https://developer.apple.com/documentation/xcode/adding-support-for-languages-and-regions
• https://developer.apple.com/documentation/xcode/localization