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# Language Helper

The Language Helper file contains functions that assist in working with language files.

## Loading this Helper

This helper is loaded using the following code:

`$this->load->helper('language');`

The following functions are available:

## lang('language line', 'element id')

This function returns a line of text from a loaded language file with simplified syntax that may be more desirable for view files than calling `$this->lang->line()`. The optional second parameter will also output a form label for you. Example:

`echo lang('`language_key`', '`form_item_id`');
// becomes <label for="form_item_id">language_key</label>`