Use Select & Translate through 2 how-to topics, including turning on text selection translation and adjusting translation options; both topics are membership-related and can be opened directly from the index below.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Use Select & Translate | WPS Premium required |
| 2 | 2. Adjust Translation Options | WPS Premium required |
How-to Guide
1. Use Select & Translate
Entry: Home tab → Select & Translate button
- Click the Home tab on the top ribbon.
- Click the Select & Translate button on the toolbar.
- In the drop-down menu, select Follow Panel (H) to turn on the feature.
- Select the text you want to translate in the PDF.
- View the translation result in the floating panel.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: A floating translation panel appears after text is selected and shows the translated result.
- Next action available: You can continue selecting other text and view more translations.
Tips While Using
- Membership: This feature requires membership access for editing PDF files.
- Environment: Network status can affect translation speed.
- Document type: For scanned PDFs, run OCR first before translating.
2. Adjust Translation Options
Entry: Home tab → Select & Translate button → translation settings
- Click the Select & Translate button.
- Choose the translation engine you want to use in settings.
- Set the source language.
- Set the target language.
- Adjust the translation font size.
- Continue using Select & Translate after the settings are updated.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The translation settings show the updated parameters.
- Next action available: Future translations follow the current settings.
Tips While Using
- Membership: This feature requires membership access for editing PDF files.
- Common mistake: If the language direction is not confirmed, the result may not match your expectation.