NslocalizedString return the key instead of the value

Question

I create tow Localizable.strings files one for english and the second for arabic :

/* The number 1 */
"LABEL_ONE" = "label number one";

I am using this code to get the string value:

[self.Lable1 setText:NSLocalizedString(@"LABEL_ONE", @"The number 1")];

but the app show "LABEL_ONE" instead of "label number one" ? What's the problem ? Thanks

Answer 1

Your string files name have to be Localizable.strings.

Answer 2

In addition to the top answer, the localization file has to be named Localizable.strings and not anything else.

Answer 3

Your code is correct, so the problem is elsewhere.

Here are some possibilities:

1. The Localized.strings file is not copied into the application bundle. To verify this focus on the Localized.strings file using the 'Project Navigator' and make sure your target is checked on the right pane under 'Target Membership'
2. There is some syntax issues within the Localized.strings file, i.e. missing ;
3. The code you quoted does not get executed. To verify put a breakpoint and see if it's reached or use some debug logs...
4. The string appears in the Localized.strings for Arabic but is missing for English.