The '''Language Setting'' on [[Custom Fields]] enables display of content in different languages, based on the [[Personal Settings#Additional Personal Settings|language preference]] of the logged in user.
The '''Language Setting'' on [[Custom Fields]] enables display of content in different languages, based on the language preference of the logged in user.
Note: If a custom field does not have an entry for the selected language of the current user the English language custom field settings will be applied.
NoteThe settings that can be translated using the '''Language Settings''' vary depending on the type of Custom Field, but can include:* '''Caption''': The leading question or prologue before the field * '''Tab Name''': ([[Custom Field Type: Text – Single Line|Single Line]] or [[Custom Field Type: If Text – Multiple Lines|Multiple Lines]] text box field types) For fields to be displayed on a custom different "Navigation" tab. (See [[Tabs (Disambiguation)]])* '''Default Text''': The default text that will be displayed in the text box * '''Values''': ([[Combo Box]] and [[Check Boxes]] field does not have an entry types) The values to be used within the combo box or check boxes, delimited by a semi-colon with no spaces.::'''Note:''' It is normally vital that the ''StoreValue=DisplayValue'' syntax is used for these values. See below.* '''[[Validation Message]]''': The message that the language of user will see if the current user data in the English language custom field settings fails a validation check * '''[[Number Format]]''': The format in which numbers will be applieddisplayed.* '''[[Tool Tip]]''': Help text to be shown on mouse-over
