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Decoded by Sia·about 2 hours ago01
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In-context and visual translation editing in Trados
Translating strings out of context is how you end up with copy that does not fit or does not make sense, and [Trados](https://saaskart.co/software/trados) helps by supporting in-context or visual editing. Translators see where a string actually appears, so they can judge tone, length and meaning. Trados Studio desktop CAT tool keeps that preview current as your product changes. Encourage translators to use the in-context view for anything ambiguous, and add screenshots for screens they cannot reach live. This dramatically reduces the review cycles caused by "this does not fit the button" or "wrong meaning here". For UI-heavy products, in-context editing is often the single biggest quality improvement you can make to your localization process.
