Enabling Multi-Language Support

EventHex supports multi-language events with automatic right-to-left (RTL) layout handling for Arabic.

Supported Languages

Language	Code	RTL	Notes
English	en	No	Default language
Arabic	ar	Yes	Full RTL layout support
German	de	No	—

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Setting the Event Language

1. Go to your event settings.
2. Select the Language for the event.
3. The CMS interface and public-facing pages update to the selected language.

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RTL Support for Arabic

When Arabic is selected, the entire layout automatically mirrors:

Element	LTR (English)	RTL (Arabic)
Sidebar	Left side	Right side
Text alignment	Left-aligned	Right-aligned
Navigation	Left-to-right	Right-to-left
FAB button	Bottom-right	Bottom-left
Toast notifications	Right side	Left side

The RTL transformation is automatic — you don’t need to manually adjust any layout settings. The system detects Arabic and applies the correct direction throughout.

How RTL Detection Works

EventHex uses a useIsRTL hook that checks the current language. When the language is Arabic:

• CSS direction: rtl is applied globally
• Sidebar margins switch (from left to right)
• All interactive elements mirror their positions
• Forms and inputs read right-to-left

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Multi-Language Form Fields

Registration forms and custom forms support multi-language content:

• Field labels can be set in multiple languages
• Placeholder text adapts to the selected language
• Validation messages display in the attendee’s language
• Dropdown options can have translations for each supported language

Tip

For bilingual events (e.g., Arabic + English), set the primary language in event settings and provide translations for key form fields. Attendees see content in the event’s configured language.

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Best Practices

• Choose language early — set the event language before building forms and content. Changing language later requires reviewing all content for translation.
• Test RTL thoroughly — if using Arabic, test every page in the CMS and public site. Some custom content may need manual RTL adjustments.
• Use Arabic for Middle East events — EventHex’s Arabic RTL support is production-ready. Don’t force English on Arabic-speaking attendees.
• Keep content consistent — if you switch languages, make sure all sections (tickets, sessions, emails) are translated. Partial translations look unprofessional.

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Language Switcher on the Event Website

When multi-language is enabled, a language switcher (globe icon) appears in the event website header. Attendees can switch languages to see all content in their preferred language.

The same language support extends to:

• Attendee Mobile App — app language switcher in the profile section
• InstaRecap — session summaries available in multiple translated languages
• AI Gallery — gallery interface supports RTL for Arabic

See Event Website — The Attendee Experience for how the language switcher appears to attendees.