Configure the floating language selector

The floating surface is injected through the WordPress footer hook when enabled. It does not need a menu assignment or shortcode placement.

Enable it

1. Open Settings → POM Translate → Language switcher.
2. Find Floating language switcher.
3. Enable Enable floating language switcher.
4. Choose Floating language switcher format:
   • Dropup menu;
   • All languages at the same level.
5. Configure Floating language switcher markup.
6. Save and open a public page.

The dropdown format receives built-in fixed placement at the bottom-right of the viewport. It measures the available space whenever it opens, resizes, or scrolls.

The same-level format is emitted as a footer list with floating-specific classes. Apply site styling appropriate to the intended placement and verify it does not inherit unsuitable list styles.

Shared restrictions

The floating selector:

• follows the global Hide current language setting;
• includes the base language;
• removes locales excluded for the current post or term;
• returns no markup when no entry remains;
• uses the saved floating markup for every language.

Unlike the shortcode and navigation item, it has no per-instance base-language switch.

Check theme requirements

The active theme must call wp_footer() before the closing </body> tag. If it does not, the floating selector cannot be injected.

Test it against:

• cookie-consent banners;
• chat or accessibility widgets;
• sticky mobile controls;
• logged-in administration bars;
• long locale labels;
• browser zoom;
• pages with short and long scroll positions.

For opening direction and collision handling, continue with Understand the floating dropdown.