diff --git a/Documentation/ApiOverview/Localization/TranslationServer/Crowdin/Bestpractice.rst b/Documentation/ApiOverview/Localization/TranslationServer/Crowdin/Bestpractice.rst index c1a2e452c6..78d62ad03f 100644 --- a/Documentation/ApiOverview/Localization/TranslationServer/Crowdin/Bestpractice.rst +++ b/Documentation/ApiOverview/Localization/TranslationServer/Crowdin/Bestpractice.rst @@ -345,10 +345,46 @@ one word in a sentence, Crowdin counts the entire sentence as changed. Luckily, it shows the translation from the old version, so you can copy and correct just that one word – it's fast and saves time. +.. _crowdin-bestpractice-proofreader: + +Proofreaders 101 +================ + +Going through many, many translated strings can be a tedious task, but still important for the +overall result. Here are some tips for you that focus on the quality and speed in a balanced +matter. + +Use the "QA Checks" feature to solve issues found by Crowdin. Crowdin does a good handfull of +checks for different issues and highlights them as things thats not necessary a problem, but +should be checked. UA Checks is highligted on the project Dashboard. A common issue is, what +Crowdin consider as spell errors. By going through the spellchecks, you can ignore words and +Crowdin should remember and ignore them in the future. + +Read more about QA: `QA Check | Crowdin Docs`_ + +.. _QA Check | Crowdin Docs: https://support.crowdin.com/project-settings/qa-checks/ + +Use the batch approval view in the Editor view, to get many translations done in a few steps. By changing the +view from "Comfortable" to "Side-by-side", you get a full view of the translated strings and words. +You can select more/all strings and approve all selected strings in one click. + +Reviewing translation is explained here: `Side-by-side | Crowdin Docs`_ + +.. _Side-by-side | Crowdin Docs: https://support.crowdin.com/online-editor/#proofreading + +Finally, if you do both translation and approval in Crowdin (some of us do..), there is a neat +little feature we will share with you: The fabulous "Auto-approve" feature! As a proofreader or +higher, translations added by you will be automatically approved, when you save. You find the +feature under the "Editor Settings" just beside your logo in the top right corner. + +Aoto-approval is explained here: `Editor Settings | Crowdin Docs`_ + +.. _Editor Settings | Crowdin Docs: https://support.crowdin.com/online-editor/#editor-settings + .. _crowdin-bestpractice-final: Final thoughts --------------- +============== To ensure the quality of the translations, it may be a good idea to do an extra review where you check for consistency, spelling mistakes and whether the texts