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diff --git a/intl/l10n/docs/index.rst b/intl/l10n/docs/index.rst new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..cbd9c3e796 --- /dev/null +++ b/intl/l10n/docs/index.rst @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +============ +Localization +============ + +Localization – sometimes written as l10n, where 10 is the number of letters between `l` and `n` – +is an aspect of internationalization focused on adapting software to +different cultural and regional needs. + +The boundary between internationalization and localization is fuzzy. At Mozilla +we refer to localization when we talk about adapting the user interface +and messages, while internationalization handles operations on raw data. + +.. note:: + + Localization is a broader term than translation because it involves extensive research + into the target culture, and in result touches not only text and UI translation but also + cultural adaptation of icons, communication styles, colors, and UX. + +.. toctree:: + :maxdepth: 2 + + overview + fluent/index + migrations/index + crosschannel/index + glossary |