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How do I tell the translator which words to keep?

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Where: Newsroom → Terms & style

Open this page: admin.<your-site>/glossary (replace <your-site> with your site address). In the menu it sits under More.

Before you start

  • This page shows only on sites with more than one language edition. Owners, admins, editors and copy editors can use it.

Steps

  1. Open Newsroom then Terms & style.
  2. Tap Add a word. Type the Word or phrase.
  3. Choose What to do: Keep as it is, Use this wording or Never use. For the middle one add Always translate as.
  4. Add a Note (optional).
  5. Write a Style note for the translator about your tone, for example formal or simple.
  6. Save.

Good to know

  • Names, brands and special words can stay as they are.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Does it change existing stories?

No. It guides future translation.

What does "Keep as it is" do?

The translator leaves that word untranslated.

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