Translating Products
If your store has multiple views in different languages, the same products are available in each store view. You can use the same basic product information, such as SKU, price, and inventory level, regardless of language. Then, translate only the product name, description fields, and meta data as needed for each language.
Change the Product Scope to Store View
Step 1: Translate Product Fields
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On the Admin menu, select Catalog > Manage Products. |
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In the list, find the product and click Edit to open. |
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In the upper-left corner set Choose Store View to the view where the changes you make will be visible. When prompted to confirm, click OK. |
Only fields with a scope of [STORE VIEW] can be edited separately for each view or language.
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For each field to be edited, do the following: |
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Clear the Use Default Value checkbox to the right of the field. |
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Either paste or type the translated text into the field. |
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When complete, click the Save button. |
Step 2: Translate Field Labels
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On the Admin menu, select Catalog > Attributes. |
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In the list, find the attribute and click to open in edit mode. |
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In the panel on the left, select Manage Label / Options. |
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In the Manage Titles section, enter the translated label text for each store view. |
Enter Translated Labels
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When complete, click the Save Attribute button. |
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