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Blizzard releases many localized versions of the World of Warcraft client, each version translating the game to a particular language. Players in some regions may also install additional [http://www.wow-europe.com/en/downloads/elp/ language packs], allowing them to play World of Warcraft in a desired language. | Blizzard releases many localized versions of the World of Warcraft client, each version translating the game to a particular language. Players in some regions may also install additional [http://www.wow-europe.com/en/downloads/elp/ language packs], allowing them to play World of Warcraft in a desired language. | ||
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=== Localization in the .toc file === | === Localization in the .toc file === | ||
A number of [[TOC format#Official tags|official .toc tags]] support localization by appending a locale suffix to a tag name. This mechanism allows addons to present a localized name and description of the addon in the addons interface. The following example illustrates this, by adding a french ("frFR" locale) title and description to the Gatherer addon: | #A number of [[TOC format#Official tags|official .toc tags]] support localization by appending a locale suffix to a tag name. This mechanism allows addons to present a localized name and description of the addon in the addons interface. The following example illustrates this, by adding a french ("frFR" locale) title and description to the Gatherer addon: | ||
Title: Gatherer | Title: Gatherer | ||
Title-frFR: Gatherer (en Francais, in French) | Title-frFR: Gatherer (en Francais, in French) | ||
Notes: Gatherer, displays stuff you gather in your minimap | Notes: Gatherer, displays stuff you gather in your minimap | ||
Notes-frFR: Gatherer, affiche les objets | Notes-frFR: Gatherer, affiche les objets recoltés dans la minicarte | ||
=== Making an addon localizable === | === Making an addon localizable === | ||