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Translate one field from English

Generate a translation for one field, review it and save your changes.

Applies to

Text fields with Translate from English

In this guide

Translate a single heading or description when the rest of the language version already reads well.

1. Save the English wording

Open the Locale menu in the top right and choose English. Complete the field you want to translate and save it.

Save Draft highlighted for saving the English sourceSelect the image to view it full size.

2. Choose the target language

Use the Locale menu in the top right to choose the language you want to translate into.

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3. Translate the field

Click Translate from English beneath the field. This replaces the text in that field, so keep a copy first if you want to preserve its existing wording.

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4. Review and save

Read the generated text and make any corrections. Click Save Draft to keep a draft, or Publish changes when the wording is ready for visitors.

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Translation needs saved English wording. If no translation button appears beside a field, type the translated text yourself.

For items with ordinary Save controls, saving the translated field can change the live website immediately. If translation fails, note the visible error and language, then contact Propelos if it continues.

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