Locale settings in ActivityInfo

This guide introduces you to a list of standardized locale settings within ActivityInfo. These settings, encompassing display language, date conventions, and thousands and decimal separators, are crucial in ensuring consistent data representation and effective communication across diverse regions and contexts.

  • Choosing a language in ActivityInfo also updates locale settings such as date format and number separators. While a common language may be used across different regions, locale settings may vary depending on local conventions. 
  • For simplicity, ActivityInfo implements a single locale per language in line with standard conventions.
  • The table below presents the available languages and their corresponding locale settings within ActivityInfo.
Languages 
 Decimal Separator
 Decimal Separator
Example
 Thousand Separator

 Thousand Separator
Example

 Date Format
English 
 Period (.)
2.5
 Comma (,) 
 1,000,000 (one million)
 Year-Month-Day
Spanish- Español
 Comma (,)  2,5
 Period (.) 
 1.000.000 (one million)
 Year-Month-Day
French- Français
 Comma (,)  2,5
 Space ( )
 1 000 000 (one million)
 Year-Month-Day
Dutch - Nederlands
 Comma (,) 
 2,5
 Period (.)
1.000.000 (one million)
 Year-Month-Day
Portuguese - Português
 Comma (,)  2,5
 Period (.)
 1.000.000 (one million)
 Year-Month-Day
Russian- Русский
 Comma (,) 
 2,5
 Space ( )
 1 000 000 (one million)
 Year-Month-Day
Ukrainian- Українська
 Comma (,) 
 2,5
 Space ( )
 1 000 000 (one million)
 Year-Month-Day
Arabic- العربية
 Comma (,) 
 2,5
 Space ( )
 1 000 000 (one million)
 Year-Month-Day
Pashto-پښتو
 Comma (,) 
 2,5
 Space ( ) 1 000 000 (one million)
 Year-Month-Day
Indonesian- Bahasa Indonesia
 Comma (,) 
 2,5
 Period (.)
1.000.000 (one million)
 Year-Month-Day
Greek- Ελληνικά
 Comma (,) 
 2,5
 Period (.)
1.000.000 (one million)
 Year-Month-Day
Hungarian- Magyar
 Comma (,) 
 2,5
 Space ( ) 1 000 000 (one million)
 Year-Month-Day
Polish - Polski
 Comma (,) 
 2,5
 Space ( )
 1 000 000 (one million)
 Year-Month-Day
Romanian- Română
 Comma (,) 
 2,5
 Period (.)
1.000.000 (one million)
 Year-Month-Day
Slovak- Slovenčina
 Comma (,)  2,5
 Space ( ) 1 000 000 (one million)
 Year-Month-Day
Turkish- Türkçe
 Comma (,)  2,5
 Period (.)
1.000.000 (one million)
 Year-Month-Day
Farsi (Persian)- فارسی (Fārsi)
 Comma (,) 
 2,5
 Space ( )
 1 000 000 (one million)
 Year-Month-Day
Burmese-မြန်မာဘာသာ 
 Comma (,) 
 2,5
 Space ( )
 1 000 000 (one million)
 Year-Month-Day

Example

Language Setting: English

  • When AcitivityInfo is set to English, a period (.) is used as a decimal separator and a comma (,) as a thousand separator.
  • If you enter a value of 1.234, it will be interpreted as a number with integer part "1" and fractional part "234".
  • If you enter a value of 1,234, it will be interpreted as a number with an integer part "1234" and no fractional part.

Language Setting:  Spanish - Español

  • When AcitivityInfo is set to Spanish, a comma (,) is used as a decimal separator and a period (.) as a thousand separator.
  • If you enter a value of 1.234, it will be interpreted as a number with integer part "1234" and no fractional part.
  • If you enter a value of 1,234, it will be interpreted as a number with integer part "1" and fractional part "234".
  • In the box below, we have interpreted these examples in simpler terms:
  • In ActivityInfo, when you use English settings:
    • A dot (.) is like a dot in sentences, and it's used to show parts of numbers.
    • A comma (,) is used to separate big groups of numbers.

  • For example:

    • If you type 1.234, it means one whole number (1) and a fractional part (0.234).
    • If you type 1,234, it means one big number (1,234) with no fractional parts.


  • In ActivityInfo, when you use Spanish:
    • A comma (,) is like a dot in sentences, and it's used to separate whole numbers from fractional parts in a decimal number.
    • A period (.) is used to separate big groups of numbers.

  • For example:

    • If you type 1.234, it means one big number (1,234) without little parts.
    • If you type 1,234, it means one whole number (1) and a fractional part (0.234).

If you are experiencing an issue entering numbers on a mobile device as your keyboard displays different thousands/decimal separator characters for your language than shown in the table above, please follow the below steps to resolve the problem on both iOS and Android devices.

Updating Device Settings to Align with Locales in the ActivityInfo Mobile App

The specific steps and options mentioned in this guide may vary based on the versions of iOS and Android in use. These are general guidelines. Refer to your device manufacturer for specific instructions on updating region settings.

iOS (iPhone)

  • On your iPhone, go to "Settings."
  • Select "General" and then tap on "Language & Region."
  • Ensure that the region selected in "Region" matches the language you have set in ActivityInfo. For example, if you are using ActivityInfo in English, ensure that the region is set to a country where the decimal or thousand separator is a period (.), such as the United States.
  • By matching the regional settings on your iPhone with the language settings in ActivityInfo, the inconsistent separator issue should be resolved.

Android

  • On your Android device, go to "Settings."
  • Look for "System" or "General Management," depending on your Android version and device.
  • Select "Language & Input" or "Language & Region" and then tap on "Region."
  • Ensure that the region selected in "Region" matches the region used in ActivityInfo. For example, if you are using ActivityInfo in English, select a region where the separator is a period (.), such as the United States.
  • The inconsistent separator issue should be resolved.

Number Format Settings (Optional)

  • If the issue persists, check if there is an option to customize the number format (e.g., decimal separator, thousand separator) in the regional settings. Adjusting the number format might resolve the problem.In the regional settings of Android, there might exist a setting that allows you to change the number format
  • If you encounter any difficulties or the problem persists, consider reaching out to the ActivityInfo support team for further assistance.