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Translating FXT

FXT is ready to be translated into any language and can be used on multilingual websites.

Single Language

If your site has a single language, you don't need a multilingual plugin. FXT's user‑facing text can be translated using standard translation tools such as Loco Translate.

Loco Translate

  • Translate the theme directly in your dashboard. You'll see two text domains:
    • fxt - frontend strings
    • fxt-admin - dashboard/editor strings (you don't need to translate these)
  • Save translations to "System" so they persist after updates.

FXT Strings

FXT also includes a Strings page in the admin (FXT Options → 💬 Strings) where you can override specific labels without a translator plugin. This is handy when you only need to tweak user-facing texts.

Multilingual

FXT supports popular multilingual plugins. Below are short guides on the 2 most popular ones.

WPML

WPML is a comprehensive multilingual solution. Before getting started you may want to check out their Getting Started guide.

  1. Install and activate "WPML Multilingual CMS" and "WPML String Translation".
  2. Run the WPML setup wizard (languages, defaults, etc.).
  3. Scan theme strings: WPML → Theme and plugins localization → Scan the "FXT" theme.
  4. Translate content (pages, posts, brokers) using the "+" in the editor lists.
  5. Translate theme strings: WPML → String Translation → filter by domain fxt (frontend) and fxt-admin (dashboard).

FXT provides context strings to help you find groups quickly (e.g., "fxt‑string: ...", "list: platform/country/...").

Polylang (with Loco Translate)

Polylang is a lightweight multilingual plugin. CHeck their Getting Started](https://polylang.pro/doc-category/getting-started/) for more information.

  • Polylang Free version doesn't list theme strings automatically in "Strings translations"; pair it with Loco Translate for theme strings.
  • Polylang Pro may be another option for translating theme strings.

Getting started:

  1. Install and activate Polylang. Add your languages.
  2. Translate content (pages, posts, brokers) using the "+" in the editor lists.
  3. Translate theme strings with Loco Translate:
    • Loco → Themes → FXT → Templates
    • Create a language for fxt (frontend) and for fxt-admin (dashboard)
    • Translate only the strings you need

RTL and TTB

FXT supports both right‑to‑left (RTL) and top‑to‑bottom (TTB) languages.

Need help?

  • WPML: see their Getting Started guide and String Translation docs.
  • Polylang: see the Getting Started docs.
  • Loco Translate: simple in‑dashboard translation editor - no FTP required.

Translate what matters first (frontend fxt), and come back to fxt-admin for dashboard texts when ready.

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