Get(SystemLanguage)
Purpose
Returns the language currently set on the current system.
Format
Get(SystemLanguage)
Parameters
None
Data type returned
text
Originated in
FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier
Description
Get(SystemLanguage) is evaluated on the Formats setting in Control Panel (Windows) or in System Preferences (OS X). The text that is returned is in the English language.
For hosted databases, Get(SystemLanguage) returns the client’s current system language.
Note In FileMaker WebDirect, Get(SystemLanguage) returns the web browser’s current language.
Examples
Returns
Japanese when Japanese is the current format for the region. For an example script, see
Set Use System Formats script step.
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