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# Switch language for Content Publishing

# Switch language for Content Publishing {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
* 
* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

When creating content from the Content Library, you have the option to select a
different language to view in your session similar to changing your language at login.  
For more information on using a specific language, see [User specific language](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=r_UserSpecificLanguage&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US).  
Note:  
You must have additional languages installed before using. For more information, see [Activate a language](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=t_ActivateALanguage&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US).

Activate the sn_cd.enable_language_switching system property to use this feature. For more
information, see [Properties installed with Content Publishing](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/qFfoQfp416ZlOfnXWG6CcQ "The Content Publishing [com.sn_content_delivery] plugin adds the following properties that are designed to control how scheduled jobs work in relation to notifications, to-dos, and communities.") and [Content Library](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/jvAZMZew0Brmnz4pt2E9Qw "Content Library is your one-stop location for creating and publishing content for your employees in various content formats and publishing platforms.").

When you activate the sn_cd.enable_language_switching system property, created content from
your Content Library displays the Switch language button. This allows you
to switch your system settings language to a different language. The fields on the content form
switch to the language you selected and changes the entries in each field if translations are
available.

When you switch to a different language, you can also see if there are translations available
in that language. For example, Spanish - translated indicates translations
are available in Spanish for the content you have displayed from the Content Library.

When you select a different language and there are translations available for that content, the translations appear as well as all text in the session you are logged in.  
Note:  
You can also edit the translated text that appears in your content.

You can preview the translated text before your publish your content via the Preview on portal button.  
Select the Switch language button again after reviewing to switch back to your original language.  
Note:  
The Switch language feature is not available in the lists and forms version for Portal, Notification, Mobile, and To-do content found under Content Categories.