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Text Classification

Texts in a properties file are simple value key pairs separated by an equal sign (=) or a comma (,). However, to enable proper translation for these texts, you have to classify the texts with additional information, at least with the text type. You must place the additional information in the line directly above the text element, beginning with the number sign (#).

The complete line must have one of the following patterns (text type is mandatory, maximum length and additional context information are optional):

  • #<TextType>

  • #<TextType>,<MaximumLength>

  • #<TextType>,<MaximumLength>:<AdditionalContextInformation>

  • #<TextType>:<AdditionalContextInformation>

Text Type (Mandatory)

We recommend that you assign a text type to each text. The text type indicates to which user interface element the text is related. You can use the following main text types:

  • For short texts (up to 120 characters) :

    Text Type

    Description

    XACT

    Accessibility

    XBUT

    Button

    XCKL

    Checkbox

    XCOL

    Column header

    XFLD

    Label

    XGRP

    Group title

    XLNK

    Hyperlink

    XLOG

    Log entry

    XLST

    List box item

    XMIT

    Menu item

    XMSG

    Message

    XRBL

    Radio button

    XSEL

    Selection

    XTIT

    Table title

    XTOL

    Tooltip

  • For long texts (more than 120 characters):

    Text Type

    Description

    YINS

    Instruction

  • For text elements that are not supposed to be translated, use the text type NOTR.

Maximum Length (Optional)

If necessary, you can provide the maximum text length for translation. It must be greater than the source text length and must never exceed 255.

To ensure that translators have enough space for the translated texts, set an appropriate maximum text length for translation according to the source text length:

Length of Source Text in Characters

How Is the Maximum Text Length for Translation Calculated?

< 8

Multiply by 5; minimum 12 characters

8 - 30

Multiply by 3

> 31

Multiply by 1.5

Additional Context Information (Optional)

You can also add a comment for the translator. This is recommended for all texts.