Select Language on the drop down menu

How To Change The Language In Google Docs

Google Docs is a great platform that you can use to write, edit or collaborate on documents. It is among the most popular online platforms that many professionals use for their written work. However, what happens when you want to change the language in Google Docs for your specific audience?

We have provided an outline on how to change language in Google Docs and how to translate your document on Google Docs.

How To Change The Language In Google Docs

Step 1: On the top menu bar, click on File.

Click on File on the menubar

 

Step 2: On the menu bar that appears, choose the “language” option.

Select Language on the drop down menu

 

Step 3: A menu will appear on the right side that allows you to choose the language that you wish.

Step 4: Once you select a language, the document will be customized to fit that language. You might get some word recommendations that you should use instead of what you have used.

Step 5: That’s it.

 

How To Translate Documents On Google Docs

Translating your document to another language for your specific audience is also possible.

Step 1: Open your document in Google Docs.

Step 2: On the top menu bar, click on Tools.

Click on Tools on the top menubar

 

Step 3: On the drop-down menu, click Translate document.

Click on Translate Document on the drop-down

 

Step 4: A prompt will appear that allows you to choose a language in which you would want to translate your document.

Choose a language for translation

 

Step 5: Once you choose a translation language, the document will be translated immediately on a new tab. Therefore, you will still have your original document and the translated document.

The translated document will appear separately

 

Step 6: That’s it.

You can translate the Google Docs document into different languages as you wish.

 

Boost Your Writing On Google Docs

You don’t have to look for an external online tool that you can use to translate your Google Docs language. These simple steps can help you change the language in Google Docs and even translate the document into your preferred language to reach a larger audience.

Therefore, if the article was to be posted on your website, more people would benefit. Happy editing!

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