Localization

Localization settings configure regional preferences including language, date formats, time zones, and currency display throughout the system.

Overview

Localization enables you to:

Set system language
Configure date/time formats
Define regional settings
Manage multiple currencies
Set up number formats
Support multi-language

Accessing Localization

Navigate to Settings → General → Localization or Settings → Localization from the main menu.

Regional Settings

Default Settings

Localization Settings

Default Regional Settings:
├─ Primary Language: [English (US) ▼]
├─ Time Zone: [Eastern Time (US & Canada) ▼]
├─ Country: [United States ▼]
└─ [x] Allow users to override

Date & Time:
├─ Date Format: [MM/DD/YYYY ▼]
│  ├─ MM/DD/YYYY (01/22/2026)
│  ├─ DD/MM/YYYY (22/01/2026)
│  ├─ YYYY-MM-DD (2026-01-22)
│  └─ DD MMM YYYY (22 Jan 2026)
├─ Time Format: [12-hour ▼]
│  ├─ 12-hour (2:30 PM)
│  └─ 24-hour (14:30)
├─ First Day of Week: [Sunday ▼]
└─ Week Numbering: [US Standard ▼]

[Save Regional Settings]

Number Formats

Number Format Settings

Number Display:
├─ Decimal Separator: [. (Period) ▼]
│  ├─ . (Period) - 1,234.56
│  └─ , (Comma) - 1.234,56
├─ Thousands Separator: [, (Comma) ▼]
│  ├─ , (Comma) - 1,234
│  ├─ . (Period) - 1.234
│  ├─ ' (Apostrophe) - 1'234
│  └─ (Space) - 1 234
└─ Negative Format: [Minus sign ▼]
   ├─ Minus sign: -1,234.56
   ├─ Parentheses: (1,234.56)
   └─ Red color: 1,234.56

Preview:
├─ Positive: 1,234,567.89
├─ Negative: -1,234.56
└─ Percentage: 25.5%

[Save Number Format]

Currency Settings

Currency Configuration

Currency Settings

Base Currency: [USD - US Dollar ▼]
Symbol: [$]
Symbol Position: [Before amount ▼]

Display Format:
├─ Decimals: [2]
├─ Show Symbol: [x] Always
├─ Format: $ 1,234.56

Multi-Currency:
├─ [x] Enable multiple currencies
├─ Exchange Rate Source: [Open Exchange Rates ▼]
├─ Auto-Update: [Daily ▼]
└─ Last Update: January 22, 2026 6:00 AM

Active Currencies:
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Code │ Currency       │ Symbol │ Rate   │ Status               │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ USD  │ US Dollar      │ $      │ 1.0000 │ Base                 │
│ EUR  │ Euro           │ €      │ 0.9234 │ Active               │
│ GBP  │ British Pound  │ £      │ 0.7856 │ Active               │
│ CAD  │ Canadian Dollar│ C$     │ 1.3456 │ Active               │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

[Manage Currencies]

Language Settings

System Language

Language Settings

System Language: [English (US) ▼]

Available Languages:
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Language        │ Code  │ Status   │ Completeness             │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ English (US)    │ en-US │ Default  │ 100%                     │
│ English (UK)    │ en-GB │ Available│ 100%                     │
│ Spanish         │ es    │ Available│ 98%                      │
│ French          │ fr    │ Available│ 96%                      │
│ German          │ de    │ Available│ 95%                      │
│ Portuguese (BR) │ pt-BR │ Available│ 92%                      │
│ Chinese (Simp)  │ zh-CN │ Available│ 90%                      │
│ Japanese        │ ja    │ Available│ 88%                      │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

User Language Options:
├─ [x] Allow users to choose their language
├─ [x] Remember language preference
└─ Fallback Language: [English (US) ▼]

Browser Detection:
├─ [x] Auto-detect from browser
└─ [x] Prompt to switch if different

[Save Language Settings]

Translation Management

Translation Management

Module: Sales

String Translations:
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Key              │ English       │ Spanish       │ French      │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ btn.save         │ Save          │ Guardar       │ Enregistrer │
│ btn.cancel       │ Cancel        │ Cancelar      │ Annuler     │
│ label.customer   │ Customer      │ Cliente       │ Client      │
│ label.order      │ Order         │ Pedido        │ Commande    │
│ msg.saved        │ Saved success.│ Guardado éxito│ Sauvegardé  │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Missing Translations: 45 strings in Spanish

[Export Translations] [Import Translations] [Request Translation]

Time Zone Settings

Time Zone Configuration

Time Zone Settings

System Time Zone: [Eastern Time (US & Canada) ▼]
Current Time: January 22, 2026 10:45:32 AM EST

Time Zone Handling:
├─ Store times in: [UTC ▼]
├─ Display times in: [User's timezone ▼]
└─ [x] Show timezone indicator

Daylight Saving Time:
├─ [x] Automatically adjust for DST
├─ DST Start: Second Sunday in March
└─ DST End: First Sunday in November

User Time Zones:
├─ [x] Allow users to set their time zone
├─ Detection: [Auto-detect from browser ▼]
└─ Default for new users: [System timezone ▼]

Business Hours:
├─ Business timezone: [Eastern Time ▼]
├─ Start: [9:00 AM]
├─ End: [5:00 PM]
└─ Used for: SLA calculations, notifications

[Save Time Zone Settings]

Address Formats

Address Configuration

Address Format Settings

Default Country: [United States ▼]

Country-Specific Formats:

United States:
├─ Format:
│  {name}
│  {address1}
│  {address2}
│  {city}, {state} {zip}
│  {country}
├─ State/Province Label: State
├─ ZIP/Postal Label: ZIP Code
└─ Required: City, State, ZIP

United Kingdom:
├─ Format:
│  {name}
│  {address1}
│  {address2}
│  {city}
│  {postal_code}
│  {country}
├─ County Label: County (optional)
└─ Required: City, Postal Code

[Configure More Countries]

Measurement Units

Unit System

Measurement Settings

Default Unit System: [Imperial (US) ▼]

Unit Preferences:
├─ Weight: [Pounds (lb) ▼]
│  ├─ Pounds (lb)
│  ├─ Ounces (oz)
│  ├─ Kilograms (kg)
│  └─ Grams (g)
├─ Dimensions: [Inches (in) ▼]
│  ├─ Inches (in)
│  ├─ Feet (ft)
│  ├─ Centimeters (cm)
│  └─ Meters (m)
├─ Volume: [Fluid ounces ▼]
│  ├─ Fluid ounces (fl oz)
│  ├─ Gallons (gal)
│  ├─ Liters (L)
│  └─ Milliliters (mL)
└─ Temperature: [Fahrenheit (°F) ▼]

Display Precision:
├─ Weight: [2] decimal places
├─ Dimensions: [2] decimal places
└─ Volume: [2] decimal places

[Save Measurement Settings]

Fiscal Settings

Fiscal Calendar

Fiscal Year Settings

Fiscal Year:
├─ Start Month: [January ▼]
├─ Start Day: [1]
├─ Current Fiscal Year: FY2026 (Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2026)
└─ Naming Convention: [Calendar Year ▼]

Fiscal Periods:
├─ Period Type: [Monthly ▼]
│  ├─ Monthly (12 periods)
│  ├─ Quarterly (4 periods)
│  ├─ 4-4-5 Weeks (13 periods)
│  └─ Custom
└─ Auto-create periods: [x]

Current Period: January 2026 (Period 1)
Period Status: Open

[Configure Periods] [Close Period]

Best Practices

Regional Setup

Match customer locations
Consider user preferences
Test date/number formats
Document regional rules

Multi-Language

Keep translations updated
Test all languages
Provide fallback language
Consider right-to-left support

Currency

Update exchange rates
Document rounding rules
Test multi-currency reports
Consider decimal precision

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Dates displaying incorrectly

Check date format setting
Verify timezone
Review browser locale
Check data source format

Currency conversion wrong

Verify exchange rates
Check rate update time
Review conversion formula
Confirm base currency

Missing translations

Check language completeness
Verify fallback language
Update translation files
Contact support

Localization ​

Overview ​

Accessing Localization ​

Regional Settings ​

Default Settings ​

Number Formats ​

Currency Settings ​

Currency Configuration ​

Language Settings ​

System Language ​

Translation Management ​

Time Zone Settings ​

Time Zone Configuration ​

Address Formats ​

Address Configuration ​

Measurement Units ​

Unit System ​

Fiscal Settings ​

Fiscal Calendar ​

Best Practices ​

Regional Setup ​

Multi-Language ​

Currency ​

Troubleshooting ​

Common Issues ​