Tag: Broken placeholder

A “broken placeholder” occurs when translated strings contain malformed variable markers, leading to confusing UI text. For instance, an app intended to display “Hello, Alice!” might show “Hello, ｛0｝!” because the translator mistakenly used incorrect braces ({o} is usually correct). As a result, end users see literal “｛0｝” instead of their name, breaking the flow and clarity of the interface.