To use WT you start by opening the Word Translator application which is inside the Word Translator folder. This will bring up the translation window where you can start typing the word you wish to have translated. The program performs the search as you type so the word in the dictionary that match the word or part of word you have typed in are always shown.
If the word you typed is not found in the Instructions.WT will display an alert and you will have a choice of typing a new word to start a new search or you can let WT search for word that are a close match to what you have typed. To perform a search for similar word you press <return> after you have typed in the word.
 
Using Word Translator with other applications
It is possible to use WT to translate words in documents you are working on in other applications e.t. word processors and spreadsheets. This is done using a hot key combination that is specified under the Preferences command in the Edit menu.
The hot key is preset to Cmd Shift Opt+H but you can set it to a combination of your choice. It is however recommended that you choose a combination which does not conflict with command key combinations used in other applications you use.
 
I have found the hot key extension to be compatible with most applications including MS Word and Excel. I can however not guarantee that it will work with all applications that are are around, so if you come around some that do not cooperate please let me know and I’ll do what I can to get around it.
Using the hot key to call WT from within other applications after you have set the your hot key combination requires the following steps:
1. In the document you are working on select the word you want translated.
2. Press the WT hot key combination.
3. WT should now appear and display the translation, if the word is found
4. To copy a translation back into your document simply double-click on the
translation.
5. The translation will now replace the word that was translated in your document. To
return without replacing the translated word hold down the option key while you
double-click the translation to copy it to the clipboard and return to your application
or press cmd-I to return to your application without selecting any translation.
If you experience any problems while using WT with other applications please send me a note and I will do what I can to help you solve the problems.
What are User dictionaries?
User dictionaries allow you to modify the dictionaries that come with WT. You can add, change and remove words and translations and in that way customise WT to fit your needs. This powerful feature is disabled in the shareware version–the dictionaries that come with the registered version much richer than their shareware counterparts so there is really no need to start customising until you start working with them. Anyway if you feel you must try the custom dictionary options before registering send me a note and I’ll send you a copy.
This is the feature which has required most of the work and is not available in other translation programs, except in high end products. It is however a standard feature in the registered version of Word Translator coming at no extra cost to add to the functionality and usability of the program.
Register and receive the full manual!
This is a shorter version of the full printed manual which users receive upon registration. It contains full explanation of all the programs features as well as other useful information.
