# Translate Settings ### Overview Inline translation settings allow users to view content in their preferred language within the news feed. With two modes of inline translation—**On-Demand Inline Translation** and **Automatic Inline Translation**—users can rely on machine-generated translations for content that isn’t in their profile’s set language.
Admin users can toggle on-demand **OR** automatic inline translation for their domain. Both **cannot** be enabled simultaneously. *** ### On-Demand Inline Translation On-demand inline translation provides flexibility by allowing users to choose when they want to translate content. **How It Works** When this setting is enabled, users will see a **Show Translation** link beneath posts in languages different from their profile language. By clicking this link, the user can view an AI-generated translation instantly within the news feed.
As an example, **Scenario**: A user’s profile language is set to German. They see a post in English on their feed. **Solution**: The **Show Translation ( "** **Siehe Übersetzung")** link appears under the post. When clicked, the post is translated into German. This setting works on the following content types: * Updates * Questions * Posts * Comments * Replies {% hint style="info" %} On-demand translation doesn’t extend to all content types. Pages, events, and other similar content are not translatable with this feature. {% endhint %} {% hint style="danger" %} Since inline translation relies on AI-generated machine translations, there may be occasional inaccuracies, particularly with context or idiomatic expressions. Users should be aware of this potential limitation. {% endhint %} *** ### Automatic Inline Translation Automatic inline translation is more comprehensive, translating all qualifying content to the user’s preferred language without additional actions. **How It Works** With this setting enabled, the platform will automatically translate any content that isn’t in the logged-in user’s profile language. Users can then read content in their preferred language as soon as it appears on their feed.
As an example, **Scenario**: A user’s profile language is set to German, and they encounter several posts in English. **Solution**: The posts are automatically translated to German, and the user can read them without any additional clicks. This setting works on the following content types: * Updates * Questions * Posts * Comments * Replies Like on-demand translation, this feature **does not** apply to content types such as pages or events. {% hint style="danger" %} Since automatic translation relies on AI-generated machine translations, there may be occasional inaccuracies, particularly with context or idiomatic expressions. Users should be aware of this potential limitation. {% endhint %} *** ### Common Challenges with Automatic Translation Some users may experience challenges with automatic translations due to the limitations of machine translation. While it offers convenience, AI-based translation may not always capture the nuances or context of the original content, leading to potential misunderstandings. For critical content, users may prefer manual translation or cross-referencing with a native speaker. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://guides.mangoapps.com/admin-guide/domain-settings/translate/translate-settings.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.