=== Google Language Translator ===
Contributors: Terence Williams
Plugin link: https://wordpress.org/plugins/language-translator-google/
Tags: language translator, google translator, language translate, google, google language translator, translation, translate, multi language
Requires at least: 3.0
Tested up to: 4.6
stable tag: 1.0

Welcome to Google Language Translator! This plugin allows you to insert the Google Language Translator tool anywhere on your website using shortcode.

== Description ==

Settings include: inline or vertical layout, show/hide specific languages, hide/show Google toolbar, and hide/show Google branding. Add the shortcode to pages, posts, and widgets.

== Installation ==

1. Download the zip folder named google-language-translator.zip
2. Unzip the folder and put it in the plugins directory of your wordpress installation. (wp-content/plugins).
3. Activate the plugin through the plugin window in the admin panel.
4. Go to Settings > Google Language Translator, enable the plugin, and then choose your settings.
5. Copy the shortcode and paste it into a page, post or widget.
6. Do not use the shortcode twice on a single page - it will not work.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

Q: What should I do if the translate widget does not show on my website?

1. Make sure that the plugin is installed and activated.
2. Verify that a check mark is placed in the activation setting located at "Settings > Google Language Translator".
3. Verify that the native Wordpress function, wp_footer(), is included in your theme's footer file.
4. Verify that "Show Language Box?" setting is enabled at "Settings > Google Language Translator".
5. Use your browser's web tools to ensure that CSS styles are not hiding the translation widget.

Q: What should I do if there are no languages being displayed in the language box?

1. Make sure that the plugin is installed and activated.
2. Verify that a check mark is placed in the activation setting located at "Settings > Google Language Translator".
3. Verify that Adobe Flash is installed in your web browser. Google uses Flash in order to display their language box.

Q: Can I exclude certain areas of my website from being translated?

A: Yes! Add the "notranslate" class to the HTML element containing your text. For example, the following text will be excluded from translation: <span class="notranslate">Hello World!</span>

== Changelog ==

1.0 Initial release.

== Screenshots ==

1. Settings include: inline or vertical layout, hide/show Google toolbar, display specific languages, and show/hide Google branding. Add the shortcode to pages, posts, and widgets.