{"id":1074954,"date":"2016-09-13T16:36:12","date_gmt":"2016-09-13T16:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpml.org\/?p=1074954"},"modified":"2016-09-13T16:36:12","modified_gmt":"2016-09-13T16:36:12","slug":"want-try-new-language-switcher-coming-wpml","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpml.org\/es\/changelog\/2016\/09\/want-try-new-language-switcher-coming-wpml\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to Try the New Language Switcher Coming to WPML?"},"content":{"rendered":"

WPML is getting an upgraded language switcher, which will allow you easier customization, full control and a nicer setup. A beta version is now available for you to try.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Over the years, the language switcher options for WPML have evolved. Now, we decided it’s time to refresh the entire design, add missing features and organize everything in a convenient GUI. The new language switcher will go into WPML 3.6, but it’s already available as beta. We’re hoping to get client feedback and see if it covers all your needs.<\/p>\n

Separate sections for different kinds of language switchers<\/h2>\n

The new language switcher has clear sections for each kind of language switcher. The first section includes global settings, like the order of languages.<\/p>\n

Each of the sections includes settings that will apply to each of the language switchers.<\/p>\n

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The new language switcher settings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Each section has its own \u00abadd\u00bb button (to add another language switcher of that kind), a \u00abpencil\u00bb icon to edit and a \u00abtrash\u00bb icon (which I’ll let you guess what it does).<\/p>\n

But these are only the cosmetic changes. Under the surface, you’ll discover more significant improvements.<\/p>\n

Full control over each language switcher<\/h2>\n

Every language switcher kind now has its own complete settings, which allows you full and independent control over what it includes and how it looks.<\/p>\n

For example, this is the settings page for the menu language switcher:<\/p>\n

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Settings for menu language switcher<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Live preview, showing the language switcher options<\/h2>\n

As you change the settings of the language switcher, the preview updates. The preview is \u00abschematic\u00bb. It doesn’t load the front-end CSS (which is not a good idea to load in the WordPress admin), so the actual language switcher will be styled differently. However, it does show you the effect of the different options, color settings, order and content.<\/p>\n

See how it works:<\/p>\n