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Im not able to change the text using CSV file but for some sections CSV is not changing the language how to do that without using any application

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Hi there,

That’s a great question — and it comes up a lot when trying to localize a Shopify store.

:backhand_index_pointing_right: Here’s why you’re seeing this behavior:

  1. **What CSV can change
    **

  • CSV export/import (via Settings → Languages) only covers dynamic content like product titles, collections, pages, blog posts, and some app text.

  • This means you can translate product data or store content directly via CSV.

  1. **What CSV cannot change
    **

  • Theme-related text (buttons like “Add to cart”, “Search”, “Subscribe”, etc.) is not managed through the CSV file.

  • Those strings live in your theme language settings, not in the content translation CSV.

  1. **How to change those theme texts (without using any app)
    **

  • Go to Online Store → Themes → … → Edit default theme content.

  • There you can see all translatable strings used in your theme (checkout labels, cart buttons, headings, etc.).

  • You can switch to another language and edit those directly.

  1. **If you want to manage everything in one place
    **

  • Shopify doesn’t support CSV import for theme text out of the box.

  • The only two options are:

    • Manually edit them in Edit default theme content (recommended if it’s not too many).

    • Or, if you need bulk work, you’d need a translation app (but I understand you said no apps).

So in short: CSV is only for store content. For theme text, you’ll need to edit it under Online Store → Themes → Edit default theme content.

Best regards,
Sinh — Shopify Developer, from Tipo