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Asked: 2026-05-20T03:07:13+00:00

Recently, I decided to add 4 languages to my application. I read about how

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Recently, I decided to add 4 languages to my application.
I read about how to do it and I succeed.

But there are two problems/questions I would like to ask.

First question: Is there a better way to change the text of each control instead

private System.Resources.ResourceManager rm;

System.Threading.Thread.CurrentThread.CurrentUICulture = new System.Globalization.CultureInfo("fr");
rm = new System.Resources.ResourceManager(typeof(MainForm));

and then for each control to write this line:

aboutToolStripMenuItem.Text = rm.GetString("aboutToolStripMenuItem.Text");
addTaskToolStripMenuItem.Text = rm.GetString("addTaskToolStripMenuItem.Text");
addTaskToolStripMenuItem1.Text = rm.GetString("addTaskToolStripMenuItem1.Text");
...

Second Question: lets say the text of label1 is “test” and in other language its “testest” then the size of the label will change, which is ok. but If I got label2 that his location is near label1, label1 might be on the top of label2. How can I move the label1 compare with label2 so no matter how long the text in label1 will be, label2’s location will be relative to label1. I dont want to use calculations in the program, I want to know if there’s other way like property in one of the controls.

EDIT:
after long thinking, I decided to use XML for my multilanguage. this way I can let the people translate it and upload it for me plus I can use it on runtime instead or reload the programs.

About the relative pos of controls I will use FlowLayoutPanel or TableLayoutPanel I will check further which is better.

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  1. Editorial Team

    In answer to your first question:

    If you really want to follow that scheme maybe using Reflection or automatic code generation is an alternative for easier management. I usually write my own GetString method that takes a default english string as an argument (used if no resource can be loaded dynamically for the current language). But I am not sure if it is the best solution either…

    In answer to your second question:

    In Winforms use a TableLayoutPanel or FlowLayoutPanel or another layout component to relatively position the controls. It is possible to specify if the Label fits to its content (AutoSize) for example or if it shall Dock and if yes with what Alignment. There is nearly no use case that would require a tedious self management or computation.

    Link: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/z9w7ek2f(v=VS.100).aspx

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