Language-Specific Screen Replicas
When a translated screen looks different from the English version, Skyllful lets Content Developers assign a language-specific Screen Replica to a Lesson step so Learners see the correct screen in their language.
What is a language-specific Screen Replica?
- It is a Screen Replica that Learners see only when they take the Lesson in a specific language.
- It is used when the app screen looks different in another language, for example different labels or a different layout.
- When no language-specific Replica is set, the English Screen Replica is reused for every language.
When should you use a language-specific screen?
Use one when the translated app screen differs from the English screen. If the screen looks the same in every language, keep the single English Screen Replica for all languages.
How do you assign a language-specific screen to a step?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the Lesson in the Lesson Builder in the target language. |
| 2 | Select the step you want to change. |
| 3 | In the step's screen settings, choose the language-specific Screen Replica for that language. |
| 4 | Save the Lesson. |
Where do language-specific screens come from?
Build or upload the screens in the Screen Library, then assign them to steps. The Screen Library can hold language-specific screens such as a German or handheld-language version. To find and reuse screens, see [LINK TO: Using the Screen Library].
Assigning a language-specific Screen Replica to a step.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have to set a language screen for every step?
No. Only set one for steps whose screen looks different in that language. Other steps reuse the English screen.
Does this change the English Lesson?
No. A language-specific screen only appears for the language you set it on.
Related Articles
- [LINK TO: Translating Individual Text Fields] — How to translate the text in a Lesson.
- [LINK TO: Using the Screen Library] — How to find and reuse Screen Replicas.
- [LINK TO: Using Replicas in Lesson Development] — How Screen Replicas are used in a Lesson.
Last Reviewed: August 8, 2026 | Skyllful Knowledge Base | Content Developers, Instructional Designers