> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.vlex.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.vlex.com/features/document-management/translation.md).

# Translation

To translate a document, click the **Translate** icon in the top-right corner, as seen in the image below. Then, select the target language in the pop-up box.

{% hint style="danger" %}
The automated translation feature should only be used to get an idea of a document. Do not rely on this feature to make legal decisions.
{% endhint %}

![Translate](/files/-McjVnG6vZvtgJubGqN8)

You have three options:

Option 1: **View version in original language**

![Original language, Spanish](/files/-McjVtIYKU9XGa559CVi)

Option 2: **View translated version**

![Translated from Spanish to English](/files/-McjVy_llUsLnDAFw-iW)

Option 3: **Parallel text** (which shows both versions so you can compare).

![](/files/-McjW1Wt01JYwuQY5kzZ)

You can use the **Print** menu to print the original, the translated version, or both. vLex will print the version that is currently on-screen.

![](/files/-McjW5YKbxtUYbn_i_2d)

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To learn more about printing, read the [Document management](/features/document-management.md) article.
{% endhint %}

## **Finding documents in different languages**

If you want to search for documents in different languages, you can do this directly from the **Advanced search** page. Use the toggle at the top of the **Words** fields and then select the target language.

![Searching for documents in another language](/files/-McjWHXacDj1r6QZOLAB)

The results page will display a label indicating that you are searching in a different language. 

When you use this feature for the first time, after selecting a document, you will see a dialogue box asking you if you want to translate the document. You can choose between:

* Only translate the current document
* Always translate from the selected language
* Never translate

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You can change your [Language settings](/support-1/settings.md#language) at any time.
{% endhint %}

## Video walkthrough

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Short video, narrating the Accessibility and Translation options.
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