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sourceDocument: Australia Security Management
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    - Australia Security Management

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# Localize widget titles

# Localize widget titles {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
* 
* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Update the widget title in the Messages \[sys_ui_message_list\] table whenever you create a custom widget or rename an existing one to ensure it displays correctly in localized interfaces.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## About this task

Follow these steps to add the widget title for translation in the Messages table.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to the Messages table \[sys_ui_message_list\].
2. Select New.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Key | Widget title as it appears in the visualization library. |
   | Language | Target language (for example, Japanese). |
   | Message | Widget title that must be translated. |
   | Application | Application for the widget. Select Security Exposure Management. Note: Cross-scope access isn't supported. |
   [Table 1. New message form]

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4. Select Submit.  
   Important:  
   If you later rename a widget, search for its existing record in the Messages \[sys_ui_message_list\] table, and update the Key and Message fields with the new widget title.