Combined Localization Workspace release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich

  • Release version: Zurich
  • Updated August 11, 2026
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    Summary of Combined Localization Workspace Release Notes for Upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich

    This consolidated release notes page summarizes the key updates, new features, and configuration guidance for ServiceNow Localization Workspace from the Yokohama release through to Zurich. It is designed to assist customers in preparing for and executing upgrades by highlighting relevant changes and enhancements across releases.

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    Key Features

    • Guided Setups for Configuration: Two new Guided Setups introduced in version 2.0.2 offer step-by-step assistance for admins configuring Localization Workspace.
    • Configuration Hub: Centralized access to frequently used tables and properties, including those for dependent apps like Dynamic Translation, is available within Localization Workspace from version 2.0.2. This streamlines administration without leaving the interface.
    • Language Groups: From version 2.0.2, admins can preconfigure language groups to simplify translation requests by allowing users to select predefined sets of target languages instead of adding each individually.
    • Bulk Select/Deselect for Content Items: When creating translation requests, users can efficiently select or deselect multiple translatable documents at once, improving productivity (version 2.0.2).
    • Text Search for Content Items: Users can filter translatable content by searching document titles within the translation request interface (version 2.0.2).
    • Optional Due Date Field: Translation requests can now include optional due dates to enable scheduling and trigger email notifications for better tracking (version 2.0.2).

    Changes

    • Dynamic Artifact Detection: Introduced in version 1.1.0, this feature allows Localization Workspace to identify all translatable content automatically, including custom artifacts created by customers.
    • Status Synchronization: Also from version 1.1.0, translation requests in Localization Workspace now reflect the same status as their corresponding projects in Localization Framework, improving visibility and alignment.

    Activation and Requirements

    • Localization Workspace installation is managed by requesting the application from the ServiceNow Store.
    • No new browser, accessibility, or additional system requirements were introduced between Yokohama and Zurich releases.

    Additional Notes

    No features or functionalities were removed or deprecated between Yokohama and Zurich releases. Where no updates applied to a release, a note indicates “No updates for this release” for clarity.

    Customers upgrading to Zurich should review and complete the recommended pre- and post-upgrade tasks to ensure a smooth transition.

    Consolidated page of all release notes for Localization Workspace from Yokohama to Zurich.

    How to use this page

    To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Localization Workspace release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Yokohama to Zurich.

    Tip:
    If there were no updates for a release notes section in a certain family release, we included a short note for your reference. For example, if a product did not have any updates in Tokyo, the row says "No updates for this release."

    Important information for upgrading Localization Workspace to Zurich

    Before you upgrade to Zurich, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed.

    Release Release notes

    Yokohama

    No updates for this release.

    Zurich

    No updates for this release.

    New features

    Between your current release family and Zurich, new features were introduced for Localization Workspace.

    Release Release notes

    Yokohama

    No updates for this release.

    Zurich

    Guided Setups for Configuring Localization Workspace
    Two Guided Setups are available in the interface to assist admins with configuration of Localization Workspace. Guided Setups provide an outline and actionable steps for the configuration process. From version 2.0.2.
    Configuration hub
    Configuration Hub provides centralized access to the tables and properties often used by admins. You can update the tables and properties of dependent applications such as Dynamic Translation without leaving the Localization Workspace interface. From version 2.0.2.
    Language Groups
    You can optionally preconfigure language groups. Your users save time and effort by selecting an available language group rather than adding each target language individually to a translation request. From version 2.0.2.
    Bulk select or deselect for content items
    When users create a translation request, Localization Workspace retrieves and displays all translatable documents for a content type. A bulk select/deselect option is available on the retrieved list to enhance efficiency. From version 2.0.2.
    Text search for content items
    When users create a translation request, Localization Workspace retrieves and displays translatable content items in a list. You can search for terms in the titles of content items to filter the retrieved list. From version 2.0.2.
    Optional due date field for translation requests
    Your users can enter a due date when creating a translation request. Translation request due dates can be used to trigger email notifications. From version 2.0.2.

    Changes

    Between your current release family and Zurich, some changes were made to existing Localization Workspace features.

    Release Release notes

    Yokohama

    No updates for this release.

    Zurich

    Dynamic artifact detection

    Dynamic artifact detection enables Localization Workspace to identify all translatable content, including your custom artifacts. From version 1.1.0.

    Status synchronization
    With status synchronization, you see the same status for your translation request in Localization Workspace as you see for the corresponding project in Localization Framework (Submitted, In progress, Complete). From version 1.1.0.

    Removed

    Between your current release family and Zurich, some Localization Workspace features or functionality were removed.

    Release Release notes

    Yokohama

    No updates for this release.

    Zurich

    No updates for this release.

    Deprecations

    Between your current release family and Zurich, some Localization Workspace features or functionality were deprecated.

    Release Release notes

    Yokohama

    No updates for this release.

    Zurich

    No updates for this release.

    Activation information

    Review information on how to activate Localization Workspace.

    Release Release notes

    Yokohama

    No updates for this release.

    Zurich

    Install Localization Workspace by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. See Localization Workspace on the ServiceNow Store.

    Additional requirements

    If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Localization Workspace we have noted them here.

    Release Release notes

    Yokohama

    No updates for this release.

    Zurich

    No updates for this release.

    Browser requirements

    If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Localization Workspace we have noted them here.

    Release Release notes

    Yokohama

    No updates for this release.

    Zurich

    No updates for this release.

    Accessibility information

    Review details on accessibility information for Localization Workspace, such as specific requirements or compliance levels.

    Release Release notes

    Yokohama

    No updates for this release.

    Zurich

    Localization information

    If there are specific localization considerations for Localization Workspace we have noted them here.

    Release Release notes

    Yokohama

    No updates for this release.

    Zurich

    No updates for this release.

    Highlight information

    If there are specific highlight considerations for Localization Workspace we have noted them here.

    Release Release notes

    Yokohama

    No updates for this release.

    Zurich

    • Dynamic artifact detection enables Localization Workspace to identify all translatable content, including your custom artifacts. From version 1.1.0.
    • With status synchronization, translation requests in Localization Workspace reflect the same status as the Localization Framework projects. From version 1.1.0.
    • A Configuration hub and two new Guided Setups are available to help admins configure Localization Workspace. From version 2.0.2.
    • Optional due dates and language groups enhance the efficiency of creating translation requests. From version 2.0.2.
    • When selecting specific documents to translate, translation requestors can take advantage of a bulk select/deselect option as well as text search of document titles. From version 2.0.2.

    See Localization Workspace for more information.