Secrets of Translation Translating XLSX files: How to translate Excel spreadsheets? Excel spreadsheets are commonly used to store data, analyse information and present results, so translating documents in this format is an extremely common task. However, the process of translating XLSX files can be time-consuming and complicated. So how can you cope with it? To make it easier for you, we’ve decided to put together some practical tips for translating XLSX files. Our advice will help you maintain high quality and consistency in your translations while minimising potential errors and problems that may occur during the translation process. Technical tips for translating XLSX files Keep the original format of the file: It is always recommended to keep a copy of the original XLSX file before starting the translation. This way, even if unexpected problems occur, you will have access to the original data. In addition, you will avoid losing
Read more →Untranslatable Text Elements: What to Keep in Their Original Form? The process of translating texts from one language to another can be challenging, especially when you encounter elements that should not be literally translated. What should be untranslatable into other languages? When to use your creativity when translating? In this post, you will learn what to avoid and what methods to use when translating different types of questionable content. What to do with such text elements? Find out the best approach to these types of challenges! Untranslatable Text Elements Some elements of the text are so unique and specific to a given culture or language. Their literal translation may lead to a loss of meaning or sound incomprehensible. For such elements, it is better to leave them in their original form. These include: Proper names – Names, company names, institution names and geographical locations such as cities, regions or countries are
Read more →Secrets of Translation Translating PDF files: How to effectively convert and keep their format? You may encounter many various problems when translating. One of them is the translation of PDF files, which can be frustrating and complicated. Have you ever wondered how to deal with the difficulties involved in translating this file format? Translating PDF files can involve a range of problems, such as difficulties in preserving formatting, errors in numerical sequences, manual replication of tables, or poor OCR quality. In this post, we take a look at the main difficulties you face when translating PDF files and present proven ways to deal with them. Our practical hints and tips are sure to be helpful to you. Use PDF conversion tools The first challenge when translating files is maintaining proper formatting. PDF files often contain different font styles, text sizes and alignments, which can make it difficult to maintain
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