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Selective Translation of Multilingual Documents
Masking non-target language versions in catalogs, manuals, and brochures without disrupting the original layout.
Excluding Non-Target Content from Word Count
In brochures, manuals, and presentations, text is often presented in multiple languages simultaneously, while the client only needs one language version translated. In such cases, we pre-hide the segments that do not require translation so they do not enter the linguists' CAT environment or inflate the project cost.
Once the project is completed, the original hidden blocks are restored, and the original document structure is fully preserved.
📊 Visual Diagram: Masking non-target language versions prior to translation and their subsequent restoration
🛡️ Safe Processing Workflow for Bilingual Layouts
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Masking
Temporary hiding of non-target segments (e.g., German/French text).
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Clean Translation
Translation of the target segment only, preventing accidental edits to adjacent languages.
3
Restoration
Unmasking hidden blocks with 1-to-1 positioning accuracy.
Key Benefits for the Client
💰 Cost Elimination: pay only for the characters actually translated.
🔒 Text Protection: prevents accidental linguist edits in other language blocks.
📐 Preserved Proportions: maintains the visual aesthetics of bilingual catalogs and manuals.