How to translate strings using LOCO Translate
This guide will help you translate strings from the Flat Rate Shipping For WooCommerce Plugin using the Loco Translate plugin.
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What is Loco Translate?
Loco Translate is a free and widely used WordPress plugin that allows you to translate theme and plugin strings directly from the WordPress dashboard.
Why use Loco Translate?
- Built-in translation editor
- No technical knowledge required
- Supports direct translation of plugin files
Steps to translate extra fee strings
Step 1: Install and Activate Loco Translate
- Go to your WordPress Dashboard → Plugins → Add New
- Search for Loco Translate
Click Install Now and then Activate
Step 2: Set Up Language (if not already added)
- Go to Loco Translate → Plugins
- Search for Flat Rate Shipping
- Click on it and then click New Language
- Select your target language
- Choose System as the file location
Click Start Translating
Step 3: Translating Strings
Example 1: "Force all shipping methods" (from the General Setting section)
- Go to Loco Translate → Plugins → WooCommerce Extra Fee
- Select language
- Click Edit
- Search for the string Force all shipping methods
- Enter your translated text
Click Save
Example 2: "Is Amount Taxable?"
- Repeat the above steps
Search and Translate: Is the Amount Taxable?
Notes
- Always select the System location while saving.
- Translations will show based on the active site language.