Shopify Theme Internationalization FAQs

Question 1

How do I use translations in Liquid?

Accepted Answer

You can access translations using the translation filter (| t) by referencing the JSON key, for example: {{ 'general.search' | t }}.

Question 2

How does Shopify handle pluralization in locale files?

Accepted Answer

Shopify uses specific key suffixes like '_one' and '_other' to handle pluralization. The correct string is automatically selected based on the 'count' variable passed to the translation filter.

Question 3

Can I include HTML inside my Shopify translation strings?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if a translation key ends with '_html', Shopify will render the HTML content within the string when using the | t filter.

Question 4

How do I translate section settings in the Shopify Theme Editor?

Accepted Answer

In your Liquid section's schema, prefix the label or info value with 't:', followed by the translation path defined in your schema locale file.

Question 5

What is the difference between content and schema translations?

Accepted Answer

Content translations (e.g., en.default.json) are for text displayed to customers on the storefront, while schema translations (e.g., en.default.schema.json) provide localized labels and info text within the Shopify Theme Editor.

Shopify Theme Internationalization

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Shopify Theme Internationalization

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Use Cases