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TTime Selected Text Translation

Selected Text Translator

Highlight text, press a shortcut, and view the translation right away

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Translate highlighted text

Translate selected text without copying and pasting

TTime includes a built-in translation service, so there are no services or API keys to configure before you start

01

Highlight the text

Select the text you want to translate in a webpage, document, or app

02

Press the shortcut

Use the default Alt + E shortcut to start selected text translation

03

View the translation

TTime reads the selected text and displays the translation in the result window

Use cases

Read and understand foreign-language text faster

Webpages and articles

Highlight a word, sentence, or paragraph on a foreign-language webpage to translate it

Documents and study materials

Translate selectable text in documents, ebooks, and learning materials

Email and work communication

Understand foreign-language text in emails, messages, and work documents

How it works

Translate selected text in three steps

  1. 1

    Download, install, and open TTime

  2. 2

    Highlight the text you want to translate

  3. 3

    Press the default Alt + E shortcut to view the translation

Choose the right tool

Selected text translation or screenshot translation

Selected text translation

Best for text you can highlight in webpages, documents, and apps, with no copying or pasting required

Advanced settings

Start with the built-in service and switch when needed

Choose another machine translation, AI translation, or dictionary service when you need a specific language or translation style

FAQ

Selected text translation FAQ

Which operating systems does TTime support

TTime currently supports Windows and macOS

Do I need to configure a translation service before I start

No, TTime includes a built-in translation service that is ready to use after installation

What text can I translate this way

Use selected text translation for any text you can highlight with your mouse in a webpage, document, or app

How can I translate text I cannot select

Use screenshot translation for text embedded in images, scanned documents, and app interfaces

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