Internationalizing a Single File

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The Internationalize dialog box enables you to replace hard-coded strings in a single file with internationalized strings. If you need to internationalize several Java sources into one or more resource bundles, use the Internationalization wizard.

To internationalize source code:

  1. In the Files or Projects window, right-click the class file you want to internationalize and choose Tools > Internationalization > Internationalize.

    The Internationalize dialog box opens enabling you to edit each string in the file consecutively.

  2. If you want to change the method used to generate the localized string, click Format.
  3. If you want to add arguments to the method call, click Arguments. You can only add arguments to the method call if you use the java.text.MessageFormat or org.openide.util.NbBundle.getMessage formats.
  4. Check that the key and value are correct. By default, the Internationalize dialog box gives the key the same name as the string being replaced.
  5. Click Replace to generate the internationalized string.

    The next string to be internationalized is then displayed in the Value text field.

  6. Click Skip to ignore any strings you do not want to internationalize.

    The IDE automatically dismisses the dialog box once the last string has been replaced.

See Also
Internationalizing a Set of Files With the Internationalization Wizard
Inserting an Internationalized String Into Source Code
Adding Arguments for Message Formats

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