How to Use WPS Select & Translate on Windows

Use Select & Translate with 2 how-to topics, including translating from the Home tab and translating from the right-click menu; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps to complete it.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Translate from the Home tab

Entry point: Home tab → Translate

1. Open the target slide in WPS Presentation.
2. Select the text you want to translate.
3. Click the Home tab on the top menu bar.
4. Click Translate.
5. Review the translated result in the translation pane.
6. Click Copy or Insert if needed.

Success Criteria

• UI state: A translation pane appears and shows the translated result for the selected text.
• Next actions: You can copy the translation, insert it, or select another text segment and continue.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If no text is selected first, the translation action may not target the content you expect.
• Environment limits: An internet connection is required for translation results.

2. Translate from the right-click menu

Entry point: Select text → Right-click → Translate

1. Select the text you want to translate in the slide.
2. Right-click the selected text.
3. Click Translate.
4. Review the result in the translation pane.
5. Copy or insert the translated text if needed.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The translation pane opens normally and displays the translation for the current selection.
• Next actions: You can continue editing the slide or select more text and repeat the process.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you right-click outside the selected text area, the menu may not apply to the intended content.
• Environment limits: Translation requires a network connection.