Simple Translate is a popular, free Chrome extension that lets you translate words and text on any website with just a single click. It uses trusted tools like Google Translate to quickly turn foreign text into your own language. Here is how you can set up and use it on your computer. How to Install Simple Translate Before you can use it, you need to add it to your browser. Open the Google Chrome browser. Go to the Simple Translate Chrome Web Store page. Click the “Add to Chrome” button.
Pin the extension by clicking the puzzle piece icon in the top-right corner of Chrome, then clicking the pin icon next to Simple Translate. 3 Simple Ways to Translate Text
Once installed, you can translate text on any website using three different methods: 1. Use the Pop-up Button Highlight any text on a webpage with your mouse cursor.
Look for a small translation button that automatically pops up right next to your cursor.
Click that button to see the translation instantly in a small box. 2. Use the Right-Click Menu Highlight the words you want to read. Right-click on the highlighted text.
Choose “Translate selected text” from the menu that appears. 3. Use the Toolbar Icon
Click the Simple Translate icon in the top-right toolbar of your browser. Type or paste any text into the large box that opens up.
Choose your language, and the tool will show the translation in real time. Helpful Features to Know
You can change how the extension works by right-clicking its toolbar icon and choosing Options. Here are two useful settings you can turn on:
Translate the whole page: You can right-click anywhere on an open webpage and select “Translate this page” to open a fully translated version in a new tab.
Two-way switching: You can turn on the option to “Automatically switch to the second language”. For example, if you type English, it turns to Hindi. If you type Hindi, it automatically turns to English. Simple Translate – Chrome Web Store
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