> 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-this-message.md).

# Translate this Message

You can translate any message that has been posted in Slack by using the Shortcuts menu (icon with 3 vertical dots) to find the `Translate this message` shortcut. Translations will be sent as a message that is *only visible to you*. This is a great feature when a channel has occasional messages in *other* languages, that you want to translate into *your* language. It may also be useful in channels where you are the only member who needs translations.

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


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## Querying This Documentation
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```
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```

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