Languages

When is it acceptable to use flags to denote languages / localisation?

When is it acceptable to use flags to denote languages / localisation?
  1. Why not use flags for languages?
  2. Do languages have flags?
  3. How do you visually represent a language?

Why not use flags for languages?

countries or nations. Languages represent a shared method of communication between people. Flags are unique to a country or nation: but languages are often spoken across national borders. By using a flag for a language, you may confuse or even offend users.

Do languages have flags?

While many languages naturally can be indicated by one or another national flag or in some cases a regional flag, for some other languages no such flag is readily at hand.

How do you visually represent a language?

There is no natural graphical representation for a language. The only acceptable icon for a language is its two letter code as it is used in the Windows standard language toolbar. Even with this icon, it is highly recommended to put the language name in plain text, preferably in its native form.

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