Linking Strings

Link repeated strings with the same meaning in different contexts

This article will show users how to find duplicates and link strings.

Table of Contents

1. How to Link Strings
2. Preconditions for Linking
3. Impact of Linking Strings
4. How to Find and Link All Duplicate Strings

How to Link Strings

Linking is a multi-edit option, found in the More dropdown menu.

1. Mark the checkbox for all strings that should be linked
2. Click More (2) and then choose Link (3)
3. Select the “master” string for linking using one of the radio buttons on the left-hand side (all strings linked to the selected will inherit the translations and metadata associated with that string)
4. Click Link to Selected

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Preconditions for Linking

All string Ids must have the same source value to be in scope for linking. These instances can be found by applying the “Duplicates” filter in the source language editor view.

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Impact of Linking strings

• All linked strings will inherit both the translation and metadata associated with the selected master string
• In all exports, linked strings will be exported individually and as such keep their source file reference.
• For all counts, linked strings appear as the sum of individual strings linked together. For Example - for a linked entry consisting of 3 underlying string Ids linked together, all counts impacted by this linked entry will always increase or decrease by 3.
• Changes made to the master string will be applied to all linked strings. If the strings are unlinked, all changes made while linked together will be preserved.

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How to Find and Link All Duplicate Strings

1. In the editor interface, click the filter icon and select Duplicates
2. Select all checkboxes (1), click More (2) then choose Link (all duplicates) (3) - this filtered view will give a list of all duplicate strings and the ability to link all of them
3. Linking Options

• Link all as Selected (A) this option runs the linking action for all sets of duplicates displayed, the string ID currently selected will be used as the master.
• Link to Selected (B) this option runs the linking action for that specific block of duplicates, the string ID currently selected will be used as the master.
• The radio button (C) on the left determines the master string for linking. All other strings linked to the master string will inherit its translations and metadata.
• The toggle (D) on the far right removes that duplicate from linking. This will preserve that string’s individual value, translations, and metadata.
• Cancel (E) will close the Linking Dialog and return the editor to its original view

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