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title: Use translation keys, not text
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order: 60
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---
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Don't insert literal text in your patterns. Instead, insert a key that can then be translated.
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For example, if you want to put *Finish with bias tape* on your pattern, don't be
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tempted to do this:
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```js
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path.seam.attr("data-text", "Finish with bias tape");
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```
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That (English) string is now hard-coded in your pattern. As freesewing supports
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translation out of the box, it would be a real shame not to make use of it.
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Instead, insert a key to identify the string:
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```js
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path.seam.attr("data-text", "finishWithBiasTape");
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```
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This way, it can be translated.
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You can find and browse the translations and available translation keys [in the freesewing/freesewing project](https://github.com/freesewing/freesewing/tree/develop/packages/i18n/src/locales).
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