Translate Google Docs

Translate Google Docs

Professional document translation in 130+ languages with perfect formatting, styles, and structure preservation.

Key Features

• Format Preservation: All styles, fonts, colors, and formatting maintained
• Rich Text Support: Bold, italic, underline, strikethrough preserved
• Table Translation: Complex tables translated while maintaining structure
• Image Captions: Figure captions and alt text translated
• Comments & Suggestions: Track changes preserved
• Headers & Footers: Page elements translated correctly

Installation

Install the add-on: Docs Translator Funshow

How to Translate

Entire Document

1. Open your Google Doc
2. Click Extensions → Funshow → Translate Doc
3. Select target language from 130+ options
4. Click Translate

Average time: 4 minutes for 50-page document

Selected Text

1. Highlight the text you want to translate
2. Click Extensions → Funshow → Translate Selection
3. Choose target language
4. Translated text replaces selection

Multiple Sections

Translate different sections to different languages:

1. Translate Section 1 to Spanish
2. Translate Section 2 to French
3. Keep Section 3 in English

Document Types

Business Documents

Examples:

• Proposals and contracts
• Meeting minutes
• Business reports
• Policy documents

Technical Documentation

Examples:

• User manuals
• API documentation
• Software guides
• Installation instructions

Tip: Code blocks and technical terms are preserved

Marketing Content

Examples:

• Brochures and flyers
• Website content
• Product descriptions
• Press releases

Educational Content

Examples:

• Course materials
• Study guides
• Research papers
• Assignments

Advanced Features

Style Preservation

All document styles maintained:

• Heading 1, 2, 3 (H1, H2, H3)
• Normal text, Title, Subtitle
• Custom styles
• Font families and sizes
• Text colors and highlights

Table Handling

Features:

• Cell text translated
• Table structure preserved
• Merged cells maintained
• Border styles kept
• Background colors retained

Example:

Original English table:

Product	Description	Price
Widget	Blue widget	$10

After translating to Spanish:

Producto	Descripción	Precio
Widget	Widget azul	$10

Links & Bookmarks

• Hyperlinks: URLs preserved, link text translated
• Internal links: Bookmarks and cross-references updated
• Email links: mailto: links maintained
• Anchor links: Section links work correctly

Best Practices

Before Translation

1. Review content: Fix typos and errors
2. Check formatting: Ensure consistent styles
3. Test links: Verify all links work
4. Backup document: File → Make a copy

Content Preparation

• Use built-in heading styles (not manual formatting)
• Keep paragraphs reasonably sized
• Avoid excessive manual formatting
• Use bullet points and lists correctly

During Translation

• Don't edit the document while translating
• Maintain stable internet connection
• Wait for completion notification
• Check progress indicator

After Translation

• Verify all content translated
• Check formatting intact
• Test all hyperlinks
• Review headers and footers
• Validate page numbers

Common Use Cases

Translating Contracts

1. Keep original as reference
2. Add note: "Translation for reference only"
3. Have legal expert review
4. Verify all terms are accurate

User Manuals

1. Preserve code snippets exactly
2. Translate UI element names consistently
3. Update screenshots if needed
4. Test all instructions

Marketing Materials

1. Adapt cultural references
2. Localize examples and case studies
3. Update currency and date formats
4. Review tone and messaging

Troubleshooting

Formatting Issues

Problem: Formatting lost after translation

Solution:

• Use Ctrl+Z to undo immediately
• Ensure using built-in styles (not manual formatting)
• Re-translate with "Strict formatting" option
• Contact support if issue persists

Links Broken

Problem: Hyperlinks don't work after translation

Solution:

• Check links before translating
• Verify anchor links exist
• Update internal references if needed
• Re-insert broken links manually

Images Misaligned

Problem: Images moved or captions separated

Solution:

• Use inline images for better stability
• Check image wrapping settings
• Manually adjust if needed
• Report issue to support

Tips for Quality

1. Clean source content: Better input = better output
2. Use consistent terminology: Create glossary of key terms
3. Review and edit: Check translations for accuracy
4. Get native speaker review: For critical documents

Related Articles

• Google Docs Translation Guide (Blog)
• Troubleshooting
• Installation Guide

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Questions? Contact Support - Average response time: 2 hours