Translate deposit plugin using Loco Translate

This guide explains step-by-step how to translate Deposit plugin using the Loco Translate plugin. Loco Translate is a popular tool for creating and editing translation files for WordPress themes and plugins.

Step 1: Install and Activate Loco Translate #

1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
3. Search for “Loco Translate” in the search bar.
4. Click Install Now and then Activate once the installation is complete.

Step 2: Access Loco Translate #

1. After activation, go to Loco Translate in the WordPress admin menu on the left-hand side.
2. You’ll see sections for translating plugins, themes, and WordPress core files.

Step 3: Select the Plugin to Translate #

1. Click on Plugins under the Loco Translate menu.
2. A list of all installed plugins will appear. Click on the Deposits for WooCommerce plugin

Step 4: Choose a Language #

1. You’ll see a list of available languages on the plugin’s translation page.
   • If your desired language is listed, click on it.
   • If your language is not listed, click New Language to add it.
2. Choose a language from the dropdown menu:
   • Choose a language: Select the desired language (e.g., Spanish, French, German).
   • Choose a location: Select Custom to prevent your translations from being overwritten during plugin updates.
3. Click Start Translating to proceed.

Step 5: Start Translate deposit plugin Strings #

1. A translation editor will open, showing a list of text strings from the plugin.
   • Source Text: The original text in the plugin’s default language.
   • Translation: The box where you enter the translated text.
2. Click on a string from the list to select it.
3. Enter the translated text for the selected string in the Translation box below.
4. Repeat this process for all the strings you want to translate.

Step 6: Save Your Translation #

1. Once you’ve finished translating, click the Save button at the top of the page.
2. Loco Translate will save your translations to the specified location.

Test the Translations #

1. Visit the frontend or backend area of your WordPress site where the plugin is used.
2. Check if the translated text appears correctly.

Additional Tips #

• Backup Your Translations: If you update the plugin, your translations might be overwritten if not saved in a custom location. Always back up your translations.
• Sync Strings: If the plugin updates and new strings are added, return to Loco Translate, select the plugin, and click Sync to update the translation file with the latest strings.
• MO and PO Files: Loco Translate automatically generates .mo and .po files for your translations. These files are essential for WordPress to recognize the translations.

Troubleshooting #

• Translations Not Appearing: Ensure the desired language is set as the site’s language in Settings > General > Site Language.
• Strings Missing: Sync the translation file to fetch any new or updated strings.

By following these steps, you’ll be able to translate any WordPress plugin effectively using Loco Translate. Let me know if you need any further assistance!