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How to delete a Translation unit when translating

This topic describes how to delete a translation unit in a translation memory while you are translating or reviewing a document. This procedure is performed in the Editor view.

About this task

When a translation memory match is found in the document you are translating, it is displayed in the Translation Results window. When a concordance search is performed, the match in the translation memory is displayed in the Concordance Search window. You can delete the translation units displayed in the Translation Results and the Concordance Search windows. For example, you may want to do this if it is a duplicate translation.

To delete a translation unit:

Procedure

  1. Right-click on the translation unit that you want to delete in the Translation Results window or the Concordance Search window in the Editor view and select Delete Translation Unit from the shortcut menu.
  2. A prompt is displayed asking if you want to delete the translation unit. Click OK. The translation unit is removed from the translation memory.