Quick Start: Your First Translation in 5 Minutes

Welcome to Funshow! This guide will walk you through your first translation project.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

✅ Installed a Funshow add-on (Installation Guide)
✅ A Google Workspace document (Sheet, Doc, Slide, or Form)
✅ Content ready to translate

Step 1: Open Your Document

Open the Google Workspace file you want to translate
Make sure you're signed in to your Google account

Step 2: Launch Funshow

Click Extensions in the top menu
Select Funshow from the dropdown
Choose your desired feature (e.g., "Translate" or "GPT Tools")

The Funshow sidebar will appear on the right side of your screen.

Step 3: Select Content

For Sheets:

Highlight the cells, rows, or columns you want to translate
Or select the entire sheet

For Docs:

Highlight the text you want to translate
Or click "Translate entire document"

For Slides:

Select slides from the list
Or choose "Translate all slides"

For Forms:

The entire form will be analyzed
Select which sections to translate

Step 4: Choose Language

Click the language dropdown in the Funshow sidebar
Search or scroll to find your target language
Select from 130+ available languages

💡 Pro Tip: You can translate to multiple languages at once!

Step 5: Configure Settings (Optional)

Choose translation mode based on your content:

Standard - General content (default)
Technical - Technical documentation, API docs
Creative - Marketing, social media
Formal - Legal, business documents

Step 6: Translate

Click the "Translate" button
Wait for processing (usually 1-2 minutes for typical documents)
Review the translated content

Step 7: Review & Adjust

Check the translation quality
Make any manual adjustments if needed
Verify formulas (Sheets) or formatting (Docs/Slides) are preserved

Quick Tips for Best Results

Content Preparation

Clean up before translating: Remove unnecessary content
Use clear language: Avoid complex idioms or slang
Check spelling: Fix typos before translating

Translation Quality

Choose the right mode: Technical vs. Creative matters
Provide context: Add notes for ambiguous terms
Review carefully: AI is accurate but not perfect

Performance

Translate in batches: For large documents, break into sections
Close unused tabs: Better browser performance
Stable connection: Ensure good internet speed

Common First-Time Questions

Q: How long does translation take? A: Most translations complete in 1-2 minutes. Large documents (1000+ cells or 50+ pages) may take 5-10 minutes.

Q: Are my formulas preserved? A: Yes! In Google Sheets, all formulas, charts, and conditional formatting are preserved.

Q: Can I undo a translation? A: Yes, use Ctrl+Z (Cmd+Z on Mac) immediately after translation. We recommend keeping a backup of important files.

Q: What if I'm not satisfied with the translation? A: You can re-translate or manually edit the results to improve accuracy.

Next Steps

Now that you've completed your first translation, explore more features:

Translate Google Sheets - Advanced Sheets features
Translate Google Docs - Docs-specific tips
Translate Google Slides - Presentation translation
Supported Languages - See all 130+ languages

Need More Help?

Video Tutorial

Watch our 3-minute video tutorial: [Coming Soon]

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Quick Start Guide