Frequently Asked Questions
Your common questions, answered.
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- Does Transifex have Translators?
- What's the difference between a public and private project?
- How does Transifex assure translation quality?
- Can I translate directly from my database?
- Does Transifex support Right-To-Left (RTL) languages?
- What's the difference between a word and a string?
- Why is the Transifex Hyperlink not working in Gmail?
- During which phase of development should I begin localizing?
- How can I adapt my source content to certain countries and translate it into other languages using Transifex?
- How can I create a new version of strings based on the current source file?
- What's the difference between using a .po and .pot file as a source file?
- Can I lock a string and prevent it from being translated?
- How does Transifex handle line-ending (LF/CRLF) conventions in the translation files?CRLF and LF in Transifex.
- We have multiple microservices. Is it better to create a new project for each service or one project for all of them?
- How do I add a new language?
- Is it possible to change my project's source language?
- How do I delete a project if I sign in using Google, GitHub, or LinkedIn?
- Is it possible to edit source strings directly in Transifex?
- How can I group localized content in Transifex
- Do translators get paid by Transifex?
- How to convert the encoding of a file?
- How do I find a project to translate?
- Why was my language request for a project not accepted?
- What kind of notifications can I get for the projects I translate?
- What are the pluralized rules supported by Transifex?
- Does Transifex have a spell checker?
- How do multiple filters work in the editor?
- Can I use a language different from the source as an intermediary when translating?
- How do I contact other users in Transifex?
- Why do some users not appear on the suggestion list while typing their usernames in a comment?
- When do I receive notifications for Team Discussions?
- Will a user get notified if a language request is denied?
- How can I find strings with comments in the Editor?
- Can a translator be assigned specific strings to translate?
- Can a collaborator leave a team without losing his work?
- I just signed up for Transifex, but I'm having trouble logging in. What should I do?
- How are hosted words calculated?How is your hosted word count calculated in Transifex?
- What happens when I am on the Open Source plan and want a private project?
- There was an error while authenticating my credit card
- Do unused words carry over to the next billing?
- Can I request my data?Request a copy of your Transifex data.
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