How to Customize Widget Language and Labels
Customize your widget text and labels to match your brand voice and provide clear customer guidance.
Configure all widget text in any language through Bird App settings. This includes calendar labels, delivery method names, and customer instructions.
Access Text & Language Settings
- Navigate to Bird App Settings > Text & Languages
- Click the Edit button next to your desired language
What You Can Customize
The language settings allow you to modify:
- Calendar and time labels (date picker text, time selection fields)
- Delivery method names (local delivery, store pickup, shipping)
- Customer instructions (above/below widget, delivery-specific guidance)
- Error messages (validation errors, availability messages)
- Order confirmation text (thank you page labels)
- Postal code validation messages (availability confirmations)
Most fields support HTML formatting for rich content and styling, including bold text, italics, and basic formatting tags.
Change Calendar and Time Labels
Customize the date picker and time selection text to match your brand.
Example: Change "Pick a date" to "Select a Date"
Modify Delivery Method Names
Rename delivery methods to match your business terminology.
Example: Change "Store Pickup" to "Local Pickup"
Add Customer Instructions
Above the Widget
Place important information customers need before selecting delivery options.
Result:
Below the Widget
Add helpful guidance after the main widget content.
Delivery Method-Specific Instructions
Add targeted instructions for each delivery method.
Shipping Instructions
Local Delivery Instructions
Store Pickup Instructions
Additional Customization Options
You can also customize error messages, order confirmation text, and postal code validation messages using the same editing interface. These fields follow the same formatting rules and customization process.
Preview Your Changes
Always preview your widget after saving changes to ensure proper display and formatting.
- Click Save to apply your changes
- Click Widget Preview to view the updated widget
- Test the widget to ensure all customizations work as expected
Tip: If you encounter display issues, check that your HTML formatting is properly closed and doesn't contain unsupported tags.
That's it! Your widget now displays custom text that matches your brand.
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Updated on: 09/23/2025
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