# How to Translate Legal Documents in vLex Library

### Summary

Break down language barriers in your **multi-jurisdictional legal research** with vLex Library's built-in translation tools. Instantly translate documents into over 13 languages and view the original and translated texts side-by-side.

### Why This is Important

Access to an **international legal database** requires powerful translation capabilities. This feature allows you to understand and analyze foreign legal documents seamlessly, saving you the time and expense of external translation services.

### How to Use Translation Tools

#### Translating a Document You Are Viewing

1. Open any document.
2. Click the **Translate** icon in the top-right corner.
3. Select your desired language from the pop-up menu.
4. You can choose to view the fully translated version or select **Parallel text** to see the original and translated versions side-by-side for comparison.

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<figure><img src="/files/F0d8UoT2yXC7akQppW3a" alt=""><figcaption><p>Use the Parallel text view to compare the translation with the original document.</p></figcaption></figure>
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<figure><img src="/files/rQfgFKBJqCexYBToE3iH" alt=""><figcaption><p>Usa la vista de texto paralelo para comparar la traducción con el documento original.</p></figcaption></figure>
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#### Searching in Other Languages

You can also run searches in languages other than your default.

1. Go to **Advanced Search**.
2. Use the **Translate search terms** toggle above the word fields.
3. Select a target language to have your English search terms translated for the query, or leave it blank to search across all languages.

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<figure><img src="/files/pqWdEV9OmHAkcwIkDHl9" alt=""><figcaption><p>Search seamlessly in multiple languages with Advanced Search and automatic translation.</p></figcaption></figure>
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<figure><img src="/files/3PFT3LBy7fpJJqm5PLRf" alt=""><figcaption><p>Busca sin problemas en varios idiomas con la Búsqueda Avanzada y la traducción automática.</p></figcaption></figure>
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{% hint style="danger" %}
**For Informational Use Only:** Automated translation is a powerful research aid but should only be used to get an understanding of a document. Do not rely on this feature for final legal decisions or official filings.
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### Best Practices & Pro Tips

* **Set Your Language Preferences:** To streamline your experience, go to **Language settings** (via the profile icon) to set your default language preferences for viewing and translation.

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### Related Articles

* [Workflow: How to Analyze a Document in vLex Library](/vlex-library/vlex-library-home/workflows-and-productivity-tools/workflow-how-to-analyze-a-document-in-vlex-library.md)
* [Workflow: How to Collaborate with Your Team](/vlex-library/vlex-library-home/workflows-and-productivity-tools/workflow-how-to-collaborate-with-your-team.md)
* [How to Use the vLex for Word Add-in](/vlex-library/vlex-library-home/workflows-and-productivity-tools/how-to-use-the-vlex-for-word-add-in.md)

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