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How to edit Translation unit text

This topic describes how to edit translation unit text 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 edit the source and target text of the translation units that are displayed in the Translation Results and Concordance Search windows. For example, you may want to edit a translation unit if there is a spelling mistake in the translation or if the translation is incorrect.

To edit a translation unit:

Procedure

  1. Right-click on the translation unit that you want to edit in the Translation Results window or Concordance Search window in the Editor view and select Edit Translation Unit from the shortcut menu. The Edit Translation Unit dialog box is displayed.
  2. Edit the translation unit text:
    • If you want to edit the source language segment, click inside the Source box and start typing.
    • If you want to edit the target language segment, click inside the Target box and start typing.
  3. Click OK to save your changes and close the Edit Translation Unit dialog box.