# 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.

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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.
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![Translate](https://1556743161-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MS8Dq_iqEIflAmbaOkI%2F-McjDm4-u7ctjNXP-HeW%2F-McjVnG6vZvtgJubGqN8%2FTranslating.gif?alt=media\&token=8b2c834a-19f8-44b1-8fde-77ed5e81e316)

You have three options:

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

![Original language, Spanish](https://1556743161-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MS8Dq_iqEIflAmbaOkI%2F-McjDm4-u7ctjNXP-HeW%2F-McjVtIYKU9XGa559CVi%2FOriginal%20language%2C%20Spanish.png?alt=media\&token=e9a6483f-168b-4978-b771-6f11a1310cef)

Option 2: **View translated version**

![Translated from Spanish to English](https://1556743161-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MS8Dq_iqEIflAmbaOkI%2F-McjDm4-u7ctjNXP-HeW%2F-McjVy_llUsLnDAFw-iW%2FTranslated%20from%20Spanish%20to%20English.png?alt=media\&token=d6f3f4a2-7a8a-4d51-b81f-89bc91eded09)

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

![](https://1556743161-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MS8Dq_iqEIflAmbaOkI%2F-McjDm4-u7ctjNXP-HeW%2F-McjW1Wt01JYwuQY5kzZ%2FParallel%2C%20original%20on%20the%20left%2C%20translated%20on%20the%20right.png?alt=media\&token=808ee551-59e2-4b93-a3bd-621b2c5c93ee)

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.

![](https://1556743161-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MS8Dq_iqEIflAmbaOkI%2F-McjDm4-u7ctjNXP-HeW%2F-McjW5YKbxtUYbn_i_2d%2FPrinting.gif?alt=media\&token=2f1bed69-e714-432f-a13e-16991e6e0bc2)

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To learn more about printing, read the [Document management](https://support.vlex.com/features/document-management) article.
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## **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](https://1556743161-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MS8Dq_iqEIflAmbaOkI%2F-McjDm4-u7ctjNXP-HeW%2F-McjWHXacDj1r6QZOLAB%2FTranslated%20search.gif?alt=media\&token=2212e4ee-821f-4dc1-b82b-c4e99fc2670e)

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](https://support.vlex.com/support-1/settings#language) at any time.
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## Video walkthrough

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Short video, narrating the Accessibility and Translation options.
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