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Topic for any articles related to article localization (L10n) contribution.

How to contribute to article localization

Learn how to translate SUMO articles in to your native language.

Last updated: 6/29/24

How to use "For" tags

Learn how to use “for” markup in Mozilla Support articles, to show content for different operating systems and product versions

Last updated: 8/25/24

How does support localization work?

Learn how localization (l10n) - making content understandable for native speakers of a given language - works in SUMO and what type of content is localized.

Last updated: 8/29/22

Markup chart

This is the wiki markup available on SUMO.

Last updated: 10/7/24

Markup cheat sheet

This is a list of the most commonly used wiki markup in support articles.

Last updated: 10/7/24

Translating an article

Learn how to translate a full SUMO article from start to finish. Includes useful tips and important information.

Last updated: 3/22/24

Using Pontoon to Localize SUMO

Using Verbatim to localize SUMO

Last updated: 12/22/14

How to localize the SUMO interface

Learn how to localize the SUMO user interface.

Last updated: 11/29/22

Using Templates

How to use Templates

Last updated: 10/10/24

When and how to use keywords to improve an article's search ranking

The keywords field in an article can be used to improve search results. It should be used only under specific circumstances though as misuse can hurt search.

Last updated: 9/8/22

How to make screenshots

Learn how to take screenshots on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android to enhance your Knowledge Base articles with clear visuals.

Last updated: 11/19/24

How to Translate SUMO KB Articles in Hindi

Translating KB articles in Hindi Language.

Last updated: 1/8/23

How to translate SUMO KB articles in Bengali

Translating SUMO KB articles in Bengali

Last updated: 8/25/14

Localization Dashboards

Links to localization dashboards.

Last updated: 8/12/15

L10N guidelines for reviewing translated articles

This article covers who Reviewers are and the guidelines for reviewing localized or translated articles.

Last updated: 10/13/24

How to be a SUMO Locale Leader

This article summarizes how to be a Locale Leader at SUMO.

Last updated: 7/18/23

How do I update articles after their first translation?

Learn how to keep the Knowledge Base up to date with the source (English) in the target language you localized it into.

Last updated: 10/10/24

Practice article for SUMO localizers (localize this)

This article is meant for new localizers to practice how different elements of a KB page work during localization. (localize this)

Last updated: 3/22/24

SUMO Living Localization Guide

This document is meant for SUMO localizers. Use it to share your localizer knowledge and learn from others. Everyone is welcome to contribute.

Last updated: 8/10/17

How to obtain a shortened mzl.la link

This article explains how to obtain a shortened mzl.la link

Last updated: 3/16/23

Content community best practices for Bugzilla tickets

Consider the following Bugzilla best practices when contributing to the Knowledge Base Content queue within support.mozilla.org.

Last updated: 2/25/24

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