# Localization Example Using Global Resources, Explicit Expression

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This tutorial will demonstrate localizing the RadChart title using a global resource and binding it to the title with an explicit expression. See [Multi-Language Support for RadChart](https://www.telerik.com/products/aspnet-ajax/documentation/controls/chart/advanced-topics/multi-language-support-for-radchart) for an overview of localization options.

1. Create a simple ASP.NET AJAX enabled RadChart application. See Quick Start: [Create a Bar Chart with Simple Static Data](https://www.telerik.com/products/aspnet-ajax/documentation/controls/chart/getting-started/create-bar-chart-with-simple-static-data) for an example. The following steps assume the web page is named "default.aspx".

2. Paste the following ASP.NET HTML definition of the chart:

   ```ASP.NET
   <telerik:RadChart ID="RadChart1" runat="server">
   <PlotArea>
      <XAxis MaxValue="3" MinValue="1" Step="1"></XAxis>
      <YAxis MaxValue="50"></YAxis>
   </PlotArea>
   <ChartTitle><TextBlock Text="Sales"></TextBlock></ChartTitle>
   <Series>
      <radC:ChartSeries Name="Series 1">
   	   <items>
   		   <radC:ChartSeriesItem YValue="50">
   			   <Label><TextBlock Text="One"></TextBlock></Label>
   		   </radC:ChartSeriesItem>
   		   <radC:ChartSeriesItem YValue="30">
   			   <Label><TextBlock Text="Two"></TextBlock></Label>
   		   </radC:ChartSeriesItem>
   		   <radC:ChartSeriesItem YValue="20">
   			   <Label><TextBlock Text="Three"></TextBlock></Label>
   		   </radC:ChartSeriesItem>
   	   </items>
      </radC:ChartSeries>
   </Series>
   </telerik:RadChart>
   ```

3. In the Solution Explorer, right-click the project and select **Add** | **Add ASP.NET Folder** | **App_GlobalResources** from the context menu.

4. Right-click **App_GlobalResources** and click **Add** | **New Item**| **Resource File** from the context menu.Name the resource MyGlobals.resx.

5. In the Solution Explorer, double-click MyGlobals.resx and add an entry named "Title" with value "Top Ten Sales".

6. In the Solution Explorer, copy MyGlobals.resx to MyGlobals.fr-FR.resx.

7. In the Solution Explorer, double-click MyGlobals.fr-FR.resx and add the entry named "Title" with value "Ventes du principal dix".

8. In the ASP.NET HTML markup for the page add the explicit expression "<%$ Resources:MyGlobals, Title %>" to the **Text**attribute for the chart title. The ASP.NET HTML markup for the chart title should now look like this:

   ```ASP.NET
   <ChartTitle>
      <TextBlock Text="<$ Resources>">
      </TextBlock>
   </ChartTitle>
   ```

9. Run the application. The chart title should still be "Top Ten Sales".

10. In the web browser (we will assume Internet Explorer for this example), select **Tools** | **Internet Options** | **Languages**.

11. In the **Language Preference** dialog click the **Add** button.

12. Locate the France "fr-FR" culture code and click **OK.**

13. If there are other languages in the **Language Preference** dialog list, use the arrow keys to place "fr-FR" at the top of the list.

14. Click the **OK** button to close the **Language Preference** dialog.

15. Click **OK** to close the **Internet Options** dialog.

16. Refresh the browser page.The title should now be localized to "Ventes du principal dix".

    ![Localized Chart Title](https://www.telerik.com/products/aspnet-ajax/documentation/assets/6d2211581547b808582917b665d1cc35/radchart-advancedlocalize008.png)