How to Translate Articles on QualityInfo.org Using a Number of the Most Popular Web Browsers
August 17, 2023QualityInfo.org contains articles written in English, it is possible to let the most popular web browsers translate that content into any number of the world’s languages. Luckily, most major web browsers have built-in translation tools that can automatically translate entire webpages into languages you understand. Here's a quick guide on how to use these translation features:
Google Chrome
Turn Translation on or off:
- Open and go to the 3 vertical dots in the top right corner then Settings.
- On the left, find Languages.
- Under Google Translate, toggle Use Google Translate button on and set your preferred languages below.
To translate a webpage:
- Open the webpage you want to translate in Google Chrome.
- On the right of the address bar click on the Translate button.
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- If this icon is not visible, click on the three vertical dots in the top right corner then choose Translate.
- Select your preferred language. And the page will translate.
- If that does not work right-click anywhere on the page and pick Translate to [Language].
Starting with version 118, Firefox has a built-in translation feature that will continuously translate new content in real time.
To set language:
- Open and go to the three dashes in the top right corner then Settings.
- Scroll to Language and set to your preferred language.
- Under Translations, select from the list the languages you want to have available for in-browser translation and click “Install” or “Download.”
To translate a webpage:
- Open the webpage to be translated in Firefox.
- Click the three horizontal dashes on the top right corner of the browser toolbar and choose “Translate Page.”
- Select the original language of the webpage and the language you want to translate to.
- Click the Translate button and the page will be translated automatically.
Microsoft Edge
If you open a webpage written in a different language than your preferred languages in settings, Microsoft Edge will automatically prompt you to translate.
To add or remove languages:
- Open and go to the 3 horizontal dots in the top right corner then Settings.
- On the left, find Languages.
- Under Languages you can set your preferred languages and turn on ‘Offer to translate pages that aren’t in a language I read.
To translate a webpage:
- Open the webpage you want to translate in Microsoft Edge.
- The browser will detect the language of the page and menu will appear asking if you would like it to be translated.
- Your default language will be selected, which can be changed.
- You can check a box to always translate from this language.
- The page will be translated.
Safari on Mac
If a webpage can be translated into one of your preferred languages, Safari will translate it for you
To add or remove languages:
- Open the Apple menu then System Settings. There click on General in the sidebar and Language & Region on the right.
- There you can set your Preferred Languages
To translate a webpage:
- Turn on Smart Search in Safari.
- With a Safari window open, select “Safari” from the toolbar, then select the Search icon.
- Click “Include Safari Suggestions.”
- Open the webpage you want to translate in the Safari browser.
- Within the search bar field, at the right edge, you will see an icon that looks like two dialog bubbles. This is the Smart Search icon. Click it and choose what language you would like the website translated into.
- The page will be translated.
That covers the basics of using your browser's built-in translation tools to translate content from QualityInfo.org into your preferred language. With just a few clicks, you can translate content into languages you understand. Keep in mind the browsers are constantly updated and this information is subject to change at a moment’s notice. If something is not working, do a web search on the topic and follow the links.