> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.translate.technology/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.translate.technology/features/manual-translation/translate-text-shortcut.md).

# Translate Text Shortcut

Global Shortcuts is a Slack feature being that can be accessed via the lightning bolt icon in the composer (formatting) toolbar, as shown here.  The shortcuts icon will reveal a menu of shortcuts from apps that you have installed, including Translate. Choose the `Translate Text` shortcut:

{% embed url="<https://apps.mt-hacks.com/images/translate-text-shortcut.png>" %}
Translate Text Shortcut
{% endembed %}

The `Translate Text` shortcut will bring up a form that you can use to enter or paste text in any language, to be translated in your chosen language. For example, you can paste text in another language and translate it to your language, or you can enter text in *your own* language to translate into *another* language, which you can optionally copy/paste or post into a channel or DM.

{% embed url="<https://apps.mt-hacks.com/images/translate-text-modal-1.png>" %}
Translate Text Shortcut Form
{% endembed %}

{% embed url="<https://apps.mt-hacks.com/images/translate-text-modal-2.png>" %}
Translate Text Shortcut/Form Results
{% endembed %}


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## Querying This Documentation
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