How to Use

Last updated:July 8, 2026

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.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Use Select & TranslateWPS Premium required
22. Adjust Translation OptionsWPS Premium required

How-to Guide

1. Use Select & Translate

Entry: Home tab → Select & Translate button

  1. Click the Home tab on the top ribbon.
  2. Click the Select & Translate button on the toolbar.
  3. In the drop-down menu, select Follow Panel (H) to turn on the feature.
  4. Select the text you want to translate in the PDF.
  5. 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

  1. Click the Select & Translate button.
  2. Choose the translation engine you want to use in settings.
  3. Set the source language.
  4. Set the target language.
  5. Adjust the translation font size.
  6. 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.