Two ways to upload a source file

Two ways to upload a source file

Termsoup offers two options for uploading source files. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages.

1. Pasting/dragging and dropping
2. Attaching

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Method 1: pasting/dragging and dropping

• Advantage: Allows for editing of source text during translation.
• Disadvantage: Target text may not match the style of the source text.
• Best suited for: Use when the source text is mostly plain text, such as text-based books.

💡 Further reading:
Paste/drop: Edit source texts
Paste/drop: Edit target text styles
Paste/drop: Translation features

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Method 2: Attach file

• Advantage: Target text matches the style of the source text.
• Disadvantage: Editing of source text during translation is not possible.
• Best suited for: Use when the source text contains complex formatting, such as tables, indents, bullet points, hyperlinks, etc. Examples include financial reports, product manuals.

💡 Further reading:
Attach file: Edit target texts (with tags)
Attach file: Translation features

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Comparison of the two methods

Updated on: 01/24/2023