# WPML plugin

## 1. Add Language Switchers

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To add Language Switchers like on Minimog demo to Topbar or Header, follow these steps:

**Step 1:** Go to WPML > Languages > Enable Custom language switchers

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**Step 2:** Edit Custom Language Switcher > Save

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## 2. String Translation

To translate Text in Theme Options (Example: Topbar Text, Header Text...) using WPML, follow these steps:

**Step 1:** Go to WPML > String Translation > Scroll to the bottom > Select Translate texts in admin screens

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**Step 2:** Find the text to be translated in the Search box > Check the found Text and click the Add to String Transition button

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**Step 3:** Go back to WPML > String Translation, now the added Text is already in the String Translation list and you can translate it.

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WPML documentation: <https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/string-translation/finding-strings-that-dont-appear-on-the-string-translation-page>