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How to delete a translation unit

This topic describes how to delete a translation unit from a translation memory that is open for maintenance in the Translation Memories view.

About this task

To delete a translation unit:

Procedure

  1. In the , make the translation memory for which you want to delete a translation unit the active translation memory.
  2. In the TM side-by-side editor window, select the translation unit that you want to delete.
  3. Select Maintenance > Mark TU for Deletion from the menu bar. This icon appears in the Translation Unit Status column to indicate that the translation unit has been marked for deletion. To permanently delete the translation unit from the translation memory you must commit the change. You can do this immediately or wait until there a number of changes to be committed.
  4. When you have finished making changes to the current page of translation units, commit the changes by selecting Home tab > Save group > Commit Changes on the Ribbon.

To remove the Marked for Deletion

About this task

To remove the Marked for Deletion status from a translation unit:

Procedure

  1. Select the segment that is currently marked for deletion.
  2. Select Home tab > Save group > Discard TU Changes from the Ribbon.