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| − | # | + | {{Documentation/Note|For the general (not-translation specific) rules see [[OOo Wiki Contribution Rules]].}} |
| + | <section begin=translating /> | ||
| + | Here are some general guidelines for translations: | ||
| + | * If possible, follow the same structure as the original page. | ||
| + | * If possible, do '''not''' translate the Wiki page names. Use the <tt><nowiki>{{DISPLAYTITLE:Page title}}</nowiki></tt> to localize the page name. Using the same page name makes it easier to identify translated pages and easier to automatically link from one page to another | ||
| + | * Use a subpage naming structure that clearly indicates the language of the page. For example, the Swedish version of a page could use <tt>SV/Pagename/</tt>. See [[Help:Page naming]] | ||
| + | {{Documentation/Note|If possible, try to always use all-caps for the ISO language code.}} | ||
| + | * Communicate with the L10N and NLC communities and let them know what you're doing. | ||
| + | * If in doubt, ask. The Documentation, and NLC communities are here to help you. | ||
| + | |||
| + | The OpenOffice.org L10N community is working on a [[L10n_Wiki Process for Documentation|process and toolset for translating Wiki pages]]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Translation steps === | ||
| + | There are (currently) no tools or mechanisms in place in the Wiki to assist with translations. The basic translation process is: | ||
| + | # Identify a page that is to be translated. | ||
| + | # Click '''Edit''' on that page. | ||
| + | # Select all Wiki text in that page and copy it. | ||
| + | # '''Cancel''' the edit. | ||
| + | # Start a new page with the right page name for the new translated article (see [[Help:Page naming]]). | ||
| + | # Paste in the copied original language text. | ||
| + | # Click '''Save Page''' to give yourself a start point. | ||
| + | # Translate the text on the newly created page. | ||
| + | <section end=translating /> | ||
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| + | [[Category:Help]][[Category:Wiki Maintenance]][[Category:Guidelines]] | ||
| + | [[nl:NL/Help:Translating]] | ||
| + | [[ru:RU/rules/translating]] | ||
| + | [[pt-br:PT/Help:Translating]] | ||
| + | [[es:ES/Help:Translating]] | ||
Revision as of 09:08, 4 June 2011
Here are some general guidelines for translations:
- If possible, follow the same structure as the original page.
- If possible, do not translate the Wiki page names. Use the {{DISPLAYTITLE:Page title}} to localize the page name. Using the same page name makes it easier to identify translated pages and easier to automatically link from one page to another
- Use a subpage naming structure that clearly indicates the language of the page. For example, the Swedish version of a page could use SV/Pagename/. See Help:Page naming
- Communicate with the L10N and NLC communities and let them know what you're doing.
- If in doubt, ask. The Documentation, and NLC communities are here to help you.
The OpenOffice.org L10N community is working on a process and toolset for translating Wiki pages.
Translation steps
There are (currently) no tools or mechanisms in place in the Wiki to assist with translations. The basic translation process is:
- Identify a page that is to be translated.
- Click Edit on that page.
- Select all Wiki text in that page and copy it.
- Cancel the edit.
- Start a new page with the right page name for the new translated article (see Help:Page naming).
- Paste in the copied original language text.
- Click Save Page to give yourself a start point.
- Translate the text on the newly created page.
