When using Select & Translate, 3 common issue types appear most often: the feature does not appear, results are inaccurate, or selected content cannot be translated; this section covers 3 common questions.
FAQ
What should I do if Select & Translate does not appear?
- Confirm that Select & Translate is turned on from the Review tab.
- Check whether your internet connection is working normally.
- Select the text again and try the translation action one more time.
What should I do if the translation result is inaccurate?
- Check whether the source and target language settings are correct.
- Try the side-by-side translation option for more detailed output.
- Review or revise important translated content manually.
What should I do if the selected content cannot be translated?
- Check whether the file is a converted document.
- If some text cannot be recognized correctly, retype that text manually and translate it again.
- If you need to update text in batches, use Find and Replace before translating again.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Select & Translate | A feature that translates selected text directly in a document and displays the result right away. |
| Task pane | A panel on the right side of the interface that shows translation results and related actions. |
| Word Definitions | Extra explanatory information shown alongside translation results for words. |
| Translation engine | The translation service option used to generate translated output. |