Google Translation Features

The Translate tool in Google Docs leverages Google Translate to provide automated translation of documents from one language to another.

1. Open a document in Google Docs.
2. In the top menu, click Tools > Translate document.
3. Enter a name for the translated document and select a language.
4. Click Translate.
5. A translated copy of your document will open in a new window. This copy will be saved in your Google Drive.

1. When you choose a non-Latin language, the “Input tools menu” will show in the toolbar. To enter non-Latin characters like Hindi or Chinese, click the Down arrow ▼ next to the “Input tools menu."  Note: You can also open the “Input tools menu” by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Shift + K (PC) or ⌘ + Option + Shift + K (Mac) on your keyboard.

• • Phonetic input: Type the phonetic spelling of a word in Latin characters, then click the best match from the options on the screen.
  • Keyboard input: To type letters and symbols, click the keys of a virtual keyboard or type matching keys with your physical keyboard.
  • In handwriting input: Draw characters in a panel in the bottom right of your screen, then click the best match from the options on the screen.

• Google Support page for Translate: https://support.google.com/docs/answer/187189?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop
• YouTube Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHNrQvCrs8c