How to Translate Digita
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The default setting for Shopify stores is to allow the use of only one translation file at a time. While most Shopify themes are in English, some do offer multiple language options. In this article, I'll provide instructions on how to translate online stores into a single language other than English, as well as how to enable multi-language options.
Settings > Languages > Under Published languages, click "Change default" button.
Select the language you want to set as default. For example, I choose Italian > Save.
Go to your current theme, Action > Edit default theme content.
You can translate manually for each element. For more information, you can follow this Translating Themes instruction by Shopify.
In order to sell products in multiple languages, you must have the following:
A theme that is capable of supporting sales in multiple languages (Digita is designed to do so).
Installation of Shopify's Geolocation app.
Installation of Shopify Translation & Adapt app.
Settings > Markets > Hit "Add Market" button
Select the market you want to add its language. In this case, I'll go with Germany.
Settings > Languages > Hit "Add Language" button
Select the language > Next > Assign it to the corresponding Market
Remember to publish the language
Next to the language you want to translate, click "Edit" > choose "Translate & Adapt"
Scroll down to the "Theme" area > Click "Edit" on the "Default theme content" section
You can manually type your translation on the target language column or use Auto-translate function.
The app will auto-generate the translation file for you. Let's check it if works
Edit code > Open Locales folder > Check if there's a de.json file.
