Language Settings
crisisIQ supports multiple languages for an accessible, global user experience.Available Languages
Current supported languages:Deutsch (DE)
German language interface
English (EN)
English language interface
Changing Language
Quick Language Switch
1
Locate Language Selector
Top-right corner (flag icon or language code)
2
Click to Open
Dropdown menu appears
3
Select Language
Choose Deutsch or English
4
Interface Updates
Page reloads with new language
Language preference is saved to your account and persists across sessions and devices.
Via Profile Settings
Alternative method:- Profile > Preferences or Settings
- Find Language section
- Select preferred language
- Save changes
- Interface updates
What Changes
Translated Elements
When you change language:Navigation Menus: All menu items
Buttons & Labels: Interface controls
Instructions: Help text and tooltips
System Messages: Notifications and alerts
Form Fields: Input labels and placeholders
Error Messages: Validation and errors
Content Language
- Scenarios
- Communications
- Reports
Simulation Content
- Scenarios may be in specific language
- Check scenario language before starting
- Some scenarios available in multiple languages
- Language indicated in scenario details
Multilingual Features
Language Per Content
Some features support language selection:- Scenario Language: Filter scenarios by language
- Resource Language: Documents tagged by language
- Preference: Preferred content language
Translation Availability
Not all content is available in all languages: Check:- Scenario descriptions show available languages
- Filter library by language
- Contact admin about content translation
Browser Language Detection
Auto-Detection
On first visit, crisisIQ may:- Detect browser language setting
- Suggest matching interface language
- Default to organization’s primary language
- Allow you to change immediately
Overriding Detection
Your saved preference always overrides browser detection.Language for Teams
Team Simulations
In multilingual teams:- Each user sees interface in their language
- Scenario content is in single language
- Chat happens in participants’ chosen languages
- Reports generated in user’s interface language
Communication Tips
Establish Team Language
Establish Team Language
Agree on a common language for simulation chat, especially in international teams.
Use Translation Tools
Use Translation Tools
If team members use different languages, consider external translation for chat.
Clarify Instructions
Clarify Instructions
Facilitators should confirm all team members understand scenario language.
Troubleshooting
Language not changing
Language not changing
- Refresh browser (Ctrl+R or Cmd+R)
- Clear cache and reload
- Log out and back in
- Check if change was saved
Partial translation
Partial translation
- Some content may not be fully translated yet
- User-generated content stays in original language
- Report missing translations to support
Wrong language on startup
Wrong language on startup
- Check your saved preference (Profile > Settings)
- Browser may be interfering; set explicitly
- Clear cookies and set again
Scenario in unexpected language
Scenario in unexpected language
- Scenarios have their own language setting
- Check scenario details before starting
- Look for translated version if available
Regional Variations
Deutsch
- Standard: Hochdeutsch (High German)
- Regional differences minimal in interface
- Scenario content may reflect regional context
English
- Standard: International English
- Spelling: Primarily US conventions
- Some scenarios may use UK or regional English
Requesting Additional Languages
If you need a language not currently supported:- Contact your organization administrator
- Or submit request to crisisIQ support
- Include:
- Language needed
- Number of users
- Use case / importance
- Volunteer translators (if available)
Language additions depend on demand and translation resources. crisisIQ periodically adds new languages based on user needs.