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Problem:
The client is unable to find documentation on how to change the translation switcher abbreviations in WPML to display 'EN' for English and 'ES' for Spanish.
Solution:
If you're experiencing this issue, we recommend you follow the steps outlined in the forum post to set the language name to show the abbreviated version. You can find the detailed instructions here: https://wpml.org/forums/topic/abbreviate-languages-on-the-switcher/

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Last updated by Mihai Apetrei 12 months ago.

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July 2, 2024 at 8:01 pm #15877965

melissaD-8

Background of the issue:
I am working on a site under development and I want to change the translation switcher in WPML to display 'EN' for English and 'ES' for Spanish.

Symptoms:
I can't find any documentation on how to change the translation switcher abbreviations.

Questions:
How do I change the translation switch from English to 'EN' and Spanish to 'ES'?

July 2, 2024 at 8:26 pm #15878050

Mihai Apetrei
WPML Supporter since 03/2018

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Europe/Bucharest (GMT+03:00)

Hi there.

To set the language name to show the abbreviated version, just do what my colleague recommended here:
https://wpml.org/forums/topic/abbreviate-languages-on-the-switcher/

I hope that you will find this information helpful.

Kind regards,
Mihai Apetrei