# General Translation Platform: Managing languages
URL: https://generaltranslation.com/en-GB/docs/platform/locadex/guides/managing-languages.mdx
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title: Managing languages
description: How to choose the source locale and target languages Locadex uses for translation workflows.
related:
  links:
    - /docs/platform/locadex/guides/configuring-workflows
    - /docs/platform/locadex/guides/auto-merging-prs
    - /docs/platform/locadex/guides/viewing-workflow-history
    - /docs/platform/locadex/guides/using-in-monorepos

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Use languages to tell Locadex what your source content is written in and which languages it should translate into.

## Open language settings [#open-language-settings]

In the Dashboard, open **Locadex > Agent**. In the Languages section, click **Edit**.

## Choose a source locale [#choose-source-locale]

Choose or edit the language your source content is written in. Most English projects use `English` as the source locale.

## Choose target languages [#choose-target-languages]

Choose the languages Locadex should translate into. You can select target languages from all 120 General Translation supported locales. Read more about locales at [Understanding locale codes](/docs/platform/core/guides/locale-codes) and [General Translation supported locales.](/docs/platform/dashboard/reference/supported-locales)

## Save changes [#save-changes]

Saving language changes creates a pull request to update the locale configuration in your repository.

Review and merge the pull request to apply the language change.

## When to update languages [#update-languages]

Update languages when you need to:

* Add a new target language.
* Remove a target language.
* Change the source locale.
* Sync locale configuration after changing Project requirements.
## Next steps

- /docs/platform/locadex/guides/configuring-workflows
- /docs/platform/locadex/guides/auto-merging-prs
- /docs/platform/locadex/guides/viewing-workflow-history
- /docs/platform/locadex/guides/using-in-monorepos