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+# Localization Data
+
+This folder contains the [localization](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internationalization_and_localization) data for Arduino IDE.
+
+❗ These files are automatically generated and so can not be edited directly. If you wish to modify the contents, do it at the source:
+
+- **en.json** - edit the string in [the source code](../arduino-ide-extension/src)
+- **All other files** - the localization is done on **Transifex**:<br />
+  https://explore.transifex.com/arduino-1/ide2/
+
+For more information on translating Arduino IDE, see [the **Translator Guide**](../docs/contributor-guide/translation.md).