Currently, Google enables full translation within Google Docs. We anticipate this will soon be available in other Apps such as Slides.

Below you will find the content and link to the Google Help Page regarding translating Google Docs and changing the language with which you are creating a Google Doc, Slide, or Sheet.

Translate documents or write in a different language

You can translate documents into many languages with Google Docs.

Computer AndroidiPhone & iPad

Translate a document

1. On your computer, open a document in Google Docs.

2. In the top menu, click Tools  Translate document.

3. Enter a name for the translated document and select a language.

4. Click Translate.

5. A translated copy of your document will open in a new window. You can also see this copy in your Google Drive.

Change your typing language

1. On your computer, open a document in Google Docs, a presentation in Google Slides, or a sheet in Google Sheets.

   • In Google Docs or Google Slides, go to the top menu and click File  Language  the language you need.

   • In Google Sheets, go to the top menu and click File  Spreadsheet settings, then pick the locale of the language you need.

2. When you choose a non-Latin language, the “Input tools menu” will show in the toolbar. To enter non-Latin characters like Hindi or Chinese, click the Down arrow next to the “Input tools menu."  Note: You can also open the “Input tools menu” by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Shift + k (PC) or ⌘ + Option + Shift + k (Mac) on your keyboard.

   • Phonetic input: Type the phonetic spelling of a word in Latin characters, then click the best match from the options on the screen.

   • Keyboard input: To type letters and symbols, click the keys of a virtual keyboard or type matching keys with your physical keyboard.

   • In handwriting input: Draw characters in a pan