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What is writing system in SAP BC-I18 - Internationalization (I18N)?


SAP Term: writing system

  • Component: BC-I18

  • Component Name: Internationalization (I18N)

  • Description: A language, one or more scripts, and an orthography, which, together, account for a particular form of a written language. Examples: the American English writing system the British English writing system the French writing system etc. These different writing systems, though sharing one thing in common, i.e. use of the Latin script, nevertheless represent either different languages or different orthographic rules applied to the same language.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    Writing system is a component of SAP's BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N) module. It is used to define the language and writing conventions used in a particular country or region. This includes the alphabet, punctuation, and other symbols used in the language. It also defines the way words are written, such as capitalization and spacing.
    
    How to use it: 
    Writing system is used to ensure that text is displayed correctly in different languages and regions. It is used to define the language and writing conventions for each country or region. This includes the alphabet, punctuation, and other symbols used in the language. It also defines the way words are written, such as capitalization and spacing.
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When setting up a writing system, it is important to make sure that all of the necessary information is included. This includes the alphabet, punctuation, and other symbols used in the language. It also includes any special rules for capitalization and spacing. Additionally, it is important to make sure that all of the necessary information is up-to-date and accurate.
    
    Related Information: 
    Writing system is part of SAP's BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N) module. Other components of this module include character set conversion, date formats, number formats, currency formats, and time zones. All of these components work together to ensure that text is displayed correctly in different languages and regions.
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