Indexing

Hi there

Hope you are doing well and thanks for reaching out.

It sounds like you're encountering an issue with the stemming locale in your indexing process.

The Stemming locale refers to the language settings used for stemming, which is the process of reducing words to their root form. For example, "running" and "ran" might be reduced to "run." This helps improve search accuracy by matching different forms of a word.

When you see a message indicating that the stemming locale has changed, it means that the language settings for stemming have been altered. This could happen due to several reasons, such as:

1. System Locale Change: If you or someone else changed the system locale settings on your computer, it could affect the stemming locale.

2. Software Updates: Updates to your indexing software or operating system might reset or change the locale settings.

3. Manual Changes: If you manually adjust any language or regional settings, it could impact the stemming locale.

To resolve this, you might need to rebuild your index, which can indeed be time-consuming. Here are some steps to help you manage this:

1. Check Locale Settings: Ensure that your system locale is set correctly. You can do this by going to the Control Panel > Clock and Region > Region > Administrative tab > Change system locale.

2. Rebuild Index: If the locale has changed, you will need to rebuild the index. This can be done through the indexing options in your system settings.

For more detailed guidance, you can refer to these Adobe help articles:

- https://adobe.ly/3CXGUHw

- https://adobe.ly/3CVLHcx

Hope this information will help.