Translating in Excel – 3 Methods

This is an overview.

Overview of Translate in English


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Method 1 – Using the Translate feature

  • Go to the Review tab >> select Translate.

Activating Excel Translator

  • In Translator, select the cells you want to translate. Here, B5:B13.
  • Select a language in To. Here, French.

Excel translates the words/sentences into the selected language.

Translating words and sentences

  • Copy the words and paste them into C5:C13.

Translated contents


Method 2 – Translate Excel Functions

  • Go to the Insert tab >> select Get Add-ins.

Getting available add-ins

  • Go to Productivity >> enter Functions Translator in the Search box >> add Functions Translator.

Add Functions Translator add-in

  • Click Continue.

Agreeing terms and conditions

  • The Formula Translator add-in will be displayed in the Home tab.
  • Select Translator in Functions Translator.

Activating Functions Translator

  • In Functions Translator, select Preferences.

Selecting preferences

  • Choose the languages >> close the Preferences tab.

Selecting languages

  • Click Translator and enter a formula in the 1st box.
  • Click the down arrow.

Translating Functions

The translated result is displayed in the 2nd box.

If you enter a formula in the 2nd box and click the upward arrow, you will get the translated result in the 1st box.


Method 3 – Using Google Translate to Translate an Excel File

  • Go to Google Translate >> select Documents >> click Browse your computer.

 Uploading file in google translate

  • Select your file >> click Open.

Selecting Excel file

  • Select the language you want the file to be translated into. Here, Spanish.
  • Click Translate.

Translating Excel file

  • Google Translate will return the translated file. Download it.

Translated Excel file

 

Read More: Translate Language Using Excel Formula

Read More: Google Translate Formula in Excel


Things to Remember

  • The translator in Excel is meant for personal use and may not produce perfect translations.
  • If you’re searching for a specific Excel function, you can look it up in the Function Translator’s dictionary.
  • Function Translator only translates functions.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I customize or improve the translations provided by Excel?

Ans: The Excel translation feature doesn’t offer customization or improvement options.

2. How can I ensure consistency and quality when translating data in Excel?

Ans: It’s recommended to review and verify translations.


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