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How to use browser language settings to translate content

In today’s globalised world, accessing content in different languages is essential. Most modern browsers offer built-in translation features that make it easy to translate web pages into your preferred language. This guide will walk you through the steps to use these features in the most popular browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari.

We will still provide site specific reports for Welsh sites in Welsh. All requests for translation services or alternative formats should be sent to contact@onr.gov.uk.

Google Chrome

  1. Automatic Translation Prompt:

    • When you visit a page in a language different from your browser’s default, Chrome will automatically prompt you to translate it.
    • Click on the Translate button in the prompt.

  2. Manual Translation:

    • Right-click on the page and select Translate to [Your Language].
    • Alternatively, click the translate icon in the address bar and select your preferred language.

  3. Changing Language Settings:

    • Go to Settings > Advanced > Languages.
    • Click Language and then Add languages to add a new language.
    • Use the three-dot menu next to a language to set it as default or to offer translation for that language.

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Using Add-ons:

    • Firefox does not have a built-in translation feature, but you can use add-ons like To Google Translate.
    • Install the add-on from the Firefox Add-ons site.

  2. Translating Pages:

    • After installing the add-on, right-click on the page and select Translate Page with Google Translate.

  3. Changing Language Settings:

    • Go to Options > General > Language.
    • Click Set Alternatives to add or remove languages.

Microsoft Edge

  1. Automatic Translation Prompt:

    • Similar to Chrome, Edge will prompt you to translate a page if it’s in a different language.
    • Click on the Translate button in the prompt.

  2. Manual Translation:

    • Right-click on the page and select Translate to [Your Language].
    • Alternatively, click the translate icon in the address bar.

  3. Changing Language Settings:

    • Go to Settings > Languages.
    • Click Add languages to add a new language.
    • Use the three-dot menu next to a language to set it as default or to offer translation for that language.

Safari

  1. Automatic Translation Prompt:

    • Safari will prompt you to translate a page if it’s in a different language.
    • Click on the Translate button in the prompt.

  2. Manual Translation:

    • Click the translate icon in the address bar and select your preferred language.

  3. Changing Language Settings:

    • Go to Preferences > Language & Region.
    • Add or remove languages as needed.