Inconsistencies in the Word Count

The translation of a document can have many complexities. When quoting a document for translation, it is necessary to take into account several aspects that can influence the detailed analysis
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What Is A Style Guide?

A style guide is a manual that contains a set of parameters intended to unify the form of writing. A style guide is NOT a dictionary or a glossary. It
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How to Write “Simply”

When a client requests a translation from an agency, they usually require that certain guidelines are met, or provide instructions or directions that need to be followed during the work.
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Localization

According to the Localization Industry Standards Association (LISA), in his introductory guide to the field of localization, localization is “the process of adaptation and manufacture of a product to present
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Time and Translation

Today, whether in the world of translation or any other, there never seems to be enough time. We are always running behind, always getting places late and always running out
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INDD files and DTP

Indd files are those created with Adobe InDesign. Adobe InDesign is a design program that is used for design work such as posters, brochures, manuals, magazines, books, etc. When a
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Not Everyone Can Be A Translator

Recently a friend told me that his carpenters removed some “bursts” from a piece of furniture they were making and I said, “you mean burr” and he said “well, that’s
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