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Structured content, localisation & export — found from sitemap — Umbraco

Checked for Umbraco on 3 Nov 2026

Page: https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/model-your-content/content-types-and-structure/data/defining-content/document-type-localization
Checked: 3 Nov 2026, 14:55 UTC
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Document type localization supported items Report an error

“When defining a Document Type, you can apply localization to: Document Type names and descriptions. Property names and descriptions. Custom property validation messages. Tab and group names.”
Localization applies to media and member types Report an error

“Everything in this article also applies to defining Media Types and Member Types.”
Localization registration manifest Report an error

“Register the Document Type localization files via a new manifest 'umbraco-package.json' file.”
Localization manifest location Report an error

“The umbraco-package.json file is only registered when placed directly in the /App_Plugins/ or /App_Plugins/{SubFolderName} folder. It will not be recognized in nested subfolders.”
Localization restart required Report an error

“Umbraco must be restarted to register the localization manifest. Any subsequent localization text changes will need to be reloaded within the browser.”
Localization syntax Report an error

“The localizations are applied by using the syntax #{area alias}_{key alias}.”
Property descriptions markdown Report an error

“Property descriptions support Umbraco Flavored Markdown, which uses a different syntax (wrapped in brackets) to avoid conflicts with Markdown headers.”
Backoffice UI localization Report an error

“The Umbraco backoffice is localized to match the user's configured UI Culture.”