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How to translate a page on our site using your web browser

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Modern web browsers come equipped with built-in translation tools that make it easy to view webpages in your preferred language

These features can automatically detect the language of a page and offer to translate it with just a click, providing a convenient way to access content from around the world without needing to install extra software or extensions.

If the automatic prompt doesn’t appear, you can usually right-click on the page or use the browser’s address bar or settings menu to manually trigger translation and choose your preferred language.

  • Translate website text using the browser toolbar

    Google Chrome

    Chrome has a built-in Google Translate feature that automatically detects and offers translation for foreign-language web pages. You can also manually Translate (if no bar appears).

    Steps:

    1. Open the Webpage

      • Visit a webpage that is in a foreign language.

    2. Wait for the Translation Bar

      • Chrome should display a bar at the top asking:
        "This page is in [Language]. Do you want to translate it?"

    3. Translate

      • Click "Translate" to convert the page into your default browser language.

    4. Manually Translate (if no bar appears):

      • Right-click on the page > select "Translate to [Language]"

    5. To Change Translation Language:

      • Click the Google Translate icon in the address bar.

      • Then click the three-dot menu and choose “Choose another language”.

    Microsoft Edge

    Edge uses Microsoft Translator for webpage translations.

    Steps:

    1. Open the Webpage

      • Navigate to a page in another language.

    2. Translation Prompt Appears

      • A translation pop-up appears near the address bar.

    3. Select Language & Translate

      • Choose the language you want to translate to and click "Translate".

    4. Manually Translate:

      • Right-click on the page > click "Translate to English" (or your default language).

    Safari (Mac only)

    Safari has built-in translation powered by Apple.

    Steps:

    1. Visit a Foreign-Language Website

    2. Translation Icon in Address Bar

      • If Safari detects a translatable language, you'll see a translation icon (a speech bubble with characters) in the address bar.

    3. Click the Icon

      • Select your preferred language from the dropdown.

    4. Click “Translate to English”

      • Or choose another supported language.

    Notes

    • Ensure your browser is up to date for full translation support.
    • Chrome and Edge support a wide range of languages.
    • Safari translation may be limited by region and language availability.
  • To set your preferred translation language

    Google Chrome

    1. Click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner.

    2. Go to Settings > Languages.

    3. Under "Languages", click "Add languages" and choose French or any language you prefer.

    4. Click the three dots next to your preferred language, and optionally choose "Display Google Chrome in this language" if you want the interface to change.

    5. Make sure "Offer to translate pages that aren't in a language you read" is turned on.

    6. Chrome will now offer to translate pages into your preferred language by default.

    Microsoft Edge

    1. Click the three-dot menu (⋯) > Settings > Languages.

    2. Click "Add languages", select French or your preferred language, and click Add.

    3. Turn on “Offer to translate pages that aren’t in a language I read.”

    4. Edge will now suggest your preferred language when offering to translate pages.

    Safari (Mac)

    Safari uses your macOS system language settings:

    1. Go to System Settings > General > Language & Region.

    2. Add French or any preferred language to your list.

    3. In Safari, when you click the aA icon in the address bar to translate a page, it will suggest your top preferred language.