How do I translate an object into another language? #

A translation is another language version of the same object. Its fields can be copied from an existing language and then translated.

Who can do this #

Users whose role has content/edit or content/translate, and content/create, for the language. A role can limit these by Language, so a translator may be allowed one language only. The language must exist on the site; see How do I add a content language?

Steps #

1. Open the object in Content structure and click Edit. When the object can be edited in more than one language, the page Edit name opens with the languages.
2. Under New translation, choose the language to add.
3. Under Translate based on, choose the language to copy the fields from, or None to start empty.
4. Click Edit. The edit form opens in the new language. The fields of the base language are shown beside the fields where the design has a side column.
5. Translate every field, including the URL-relevant name or title.
6. Click Send for publishing.
7. Check the object's Translations window: the new language is listed.

What can go wrong #

• "You do not have permission to create a translation in another language." Your role is limited to other languages. Ask an administrator.
• The new language is not offered. It is not a content language of the site yet, or the object already has it (then choose it under Existing translations).
• Visitors do not see the translation. No siteaccess shows that language. An administrator adds it to the siteaccess's language list.

Related pages #

• How do I find what is not translated yet?
• Content languages
• Languages
• Translation routine
• User manual