In this article a system of document-style option files has been presented that supports the multilingual use of LATEX. Some of the code involved has been discussed. The actual files will me made available through the international networks. They will be stored in the fileserver in the Netherlands (address: LISTSERV@HEARN.BITNET), the file babel readme will explain what you need to get to be able to use the system. The system was developed using the doc option, so the files available are fully documented.