Get(SystemLanguage)

Returns the language currently set on the current system.

Format 

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 (macOS). The text that is returned is in the English language.

For hosted databases, Get(SystemLanguage) returns the client’s current system language.

Notes 

•In FileMaker WebDirect, Get(SystemLanguage) returns the web browser’s current language.

Example 1 

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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