Part of any SharePoint Server deployment instance is understanding the intended target audience. SharePoint Server supports some level of localization. Localization is the concept of SharePoint displaying content in a different language than it may have been created in. Multilingual features enable users to see sites in their preferred languages.
SharePoint Server supports two core types of localization:
- Multilingual user interface
- Variations
In the next two sections, we'll explore the features and use cases for both of them.
Multiple Language User Interface
With the Multiple Language User Interface (also referred to as the Multilingual User Interface or MUI), you can configure SharePoint Server to display interface elements in a user's preferred language. MUI configurations affect the elements that are used to manipulate and interact with SharePoint, such as navigation items. When using the MUI, you can display the following user interface...