Applying translations

You can apply the results retrieved from the TMs (translation memories) included in your project to the target segment. Context matches and 100% matches are applied automatically to target segments when you select them.

About this task

If your TM contains multiple translations for the same segment, you can choose which one to apply.

Procedure

  1. Open the appropriate asset in Online Editor.
  2. Select the target segment to which you want to apply an existing translation. The available translations are automatically displayed in the Lookups The icon of the Lookups pane. panel.
  3. Do one of the following:
    • Select the segment you want to edit. From the Lookups panel, double-click the translation you want to apply or press Ctrl+Shift+A. Note that fragment matches are highlighted in yellow.
      No.Keyboard shortcutAction
      1.Ctrl+1Apply the 1st translation from the Lookups panel.
      2.Ctrl+2Apply the 2nd translation from the Lookups panel.
      3.Ctrl+3Apply the 3rd translation from the Lookups panel.
      4.Ctrl+4Apply the 4th translation from the Lookups panel.
      5.Ctrl+5Apply the 5th translation from the Lookups panel.
      6.Ctrl+6Apply the 6th translation from the Lookups panel.
      7.Ctrl+7Apply the 7th translation from the Lookups panel.
      8.Ctrl+8Apply the 8th translation from the Lookups panel.
      9.Ctrl+9Apply the 9th translation from the Lookups panel.
    • Edit the target segment. When AutoSuggest detects already translated content, a box is displayed below the segment you are editing. Use the key arrows to navigate the suggestions. Choose a suggestion and either press Enter or double-click it.

Results

The translation is applied to the target segment. Until you confirm it, the target segment has the Draft status.