When you translate files, matching translation hits are provided at segment level from the translation resources of your choice. However, you can also perform translation lookups manually.
Disabling manual translation lookups By default, a lookup is performed automatically in the translation memory (TM) when you place your cursor in a segment. However, you can disable the default, automatic lookup and replace it with a manual lookup. Once manual translation lookup is enabled, you can disable it at any time.
Enabling manual translation lookups By default, a lookup is performed automatically in the translation memory (TM) when you place your cursor in a segment. However, you can perform translation lookups manually if you enable this option.