Use Translation Keys to Debug Missing or Incorrect Text

Identify Text Problems Quickly

When something displays incorrectly or shows up untranslated:

1. Switch to Translation (Keys) mode

2. Find the problematic text element

3. Note its raw key

4. Check if the key looks malformed or unusual

5. Search your resource packs or mod files for that key

Common Issues and What Keys Reveal

If you see a key instead of readable text in normal mode, it means:

• The translation file is missing for that key
• The key name is misspelled in a resource pack
• A mod added new content that hasn't been translated yet

Using Keys mode lets you see exactly which keys are causing problems.

Next Steps for Fixing

Once you've identified the problematic key:

• Check if a language file needs updating
• Verify resource pack file names and paths match the key
• Look for mods that might be adding untranslated content
• Report the specific key to mod authors if it's a missing translation

This approach saves time by giving you the precise technical name to search for and fix.