To provide a more consistent language experience, Optimizely <<product-name>> makes it possible to translate both Product Variants and Attributes to display the chosen language. Use the following instructions to update Variants and Attributes.

## Change the language for variants

The following steps are provided under the assumption that Variants already exist. For more information on Variant Types and setting them up, refer to the [Product Configuration articles](🔗).

1. Go to **Admin Console** \> **Administration** \> **Translation Dictionary**

2. Search for the Variant Types (**Source** value is "StyleTrait").

3. Click **More Options** and choose **Generate Records** to ensure that all options are listed.

4. Click **Edit** adjacent to the desired Variant; or, if multiple Variants will be modified, select one or more checkboxes and then click the **Edit** button in the **Secondary Toolbar**.

5. In the **Language** field, choose the desired language.

6. In the **Translation** field, enter the translated Variant name.

7. Click **Save** or **Save and Next .**

8. Rebuild the **Product Search Index**:

   1. In the **Primary Navigation**, click **Marketing** \> **Search** \> **Indexing**.

   2. Click **Full Rebuild** for the Product Search Index.

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Note

You may need to clear the Application Cache within the Admin Console in order to see the updated translations. Select the **Debug** in the **Primary Toolbar** and select **Clear Cache**. The Debugging tool is only available to users assigned ISC_System or ISC_Implementer roles.

## Change the language for attributes

The following steps are provided under the assumption that Attributes already exist. For more information on Attributes and setting them up, refer to the [Product Configuration articles](🔗).

1. Go to **Admin Console** \> **Administration** \> **Translation Dictionary**

2. Search for the Attribute Types (**Source** value is "Attribute").

3. Click **More Options** and choose **Generate Records** to ensure that all options are listed.

4. Click **Edit** adjacent to the desired Attribute; or, if multiple Attribute Types will be modified, select one or more check boxes and then click **Edit** in the **Secondary Toolbar**.

5. In the **Language** field, choose the desired language.

6. In the **Translation** field, enter the translated Attribute name.

7. Click **Save** or **Save and Next.**

8. Rebuild the **Product Search Index**:

   1. In the **Primary Navigation**, click **Marketing** \> **Search** \> **Indexing**.

   2. Click **Full Rebuild** for the Product Search Index.

📘

Note

You may need to clear the Application Cache within Admin Console in order to see the updated translations. Select the **Debug** in the **Primary Toolbar** and select **Clear Cache**. The Debugging tool is only available to users assigned the ISC_System or ISC_Implementer roles.