Localization: Frequently asked questions

This page lists tweaks and tips that may not require a complete page on its own. For more detailed documentation about localization in general, see our Localization page.

How do I preserve whitespace in an entity?

Do you really want to preserve whitespace or are you looking for a no-break space, you can add that via a &ua0; or \ua0 to DTD and properties files, resp.

How can I not display a variable in a .properties entry?

You can simply format the value to be of zero width, i.e., use %1$0.S