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How to search the translation memory

This topic describes how to search the text in the translation units in the active translation memory in the Translation Memories view.

About this task

To search the translation memory:

Procedure

  1. In the , make the translation memory for which you want to search the active translation memory.
  2. Enter the search criteria in the Source Text and Target Text boxes in the Search Details window.
  3. Select the type of search you want to perform from the Search Type drop-down list.
  4. Specify search options:
    • If you want to the search to distinguish between uppercase and lowercase, select the Case sensitive option.
    • If you want to use wildcards in your search, select the Use wildcards option.
  5. Click Perform Search.

    The translation units that match the search criteria specified are displayed in the TM side-by-side editor window.