Language tab in Options

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'''Language''' tab in '''[[Tools menu | Tools]] : [[Options]]''' (''Ctrl+Alt+O'') provides options that make it possible to help international users use a given [[Glossary#collection | collection]]:

[[Image:options_language.jpg|center|SuperMemo: Tools : Options : Language tab]]

Here is the interpretation of individual fields in the '''Language''' section:

* '''Program''' - this field is provided for information only. It shows the language version of SuperMemo. You cannot change this field
* '''Collection translation''' - makes it possible to select the language to which the [[Glossary#collection | collection]] will be translated. If registry files with the relevant translation exist, you will be able to see the translation of individual texts (e.g. with a mouse move or middle mouse button depending on the [[Mouse tab in Options | mouse settings]]). If such files do not exist, they will be created and you will be able to begin translating your collection with ''Ctrl+click'' as long as you use [[Using text components | plain text components]]. You can use the button '''Delete''' to delete the currently used translation registry. See more: [[Translating collection | Translating collections to other languages]]
* '''Translation font''' - choose a font that will be used to display text translations
* '''Translate sounds on mouse move''' - if this box is checked and the instant translation is used ('''[[Tools menu |Tools]] : [[Options]] : [[Mouse tab in Options | Mouse]] : [[Translating collection | Translation]] : On mouse move'''), sound components will be translated on mouse move in the same way as text components. If you uncheck this box, only text components will be translated
* '''Localization language''' - choose the language of the interface used by SuperMemo at the [[Levels | beginner and basic levels]]. You can create a new interface in 5 minutes by using '''[[Localization table]]'''
* '''[[Localization table]]''' - the full list of strings used by SuperMemo at the [[Levels | beginner and basic levels]]. You can translate this list in 3 minutes to your native language and thus localize SuperMemo. If necessary, you can also choose a translation font in the lower left corner of the localization table dialog box. You can find some national language interfaces [http://supermemo.com/english/trafiles.htm here]
* '''Phonetic transcription''' - choose the phonetic transcription for the language you are using in your collection. We are constantly working on the phonetic transcription registry of English (currently 72,000 entries and still growing). This registry is available from [http://sm.supermemo.org/sml/sml.htm SuperMemo Library]

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'''FAQ'''

''(Dusko Ivanisevic, New Zealand, Oct 1, 1998)''<br />'''Question:'''<br /> How can I add phonetic transcription to some words?<br />'''Answer:'''<br /> Press ''Ctrl+Alt+Q'' and type in the word and its transcription. If the transcription dialog does not appear, you have not chosen phonetic transcription in [[options]]. In such a case do the following:

# Choose '''[[Tools menu | Tools]] : [[Options]] : Language : Phonetic transcription'''
# Select ready-made transcription file or type in a name for new phonetic transcription registry (in the latter case, you will be building phonetic transcription registry from scratch)
# If necessary, choose '''Font''' on the left to select phonetic transcription font (e.g. IPA font available from [http://supermemo.com/english/ae.htm Advanced English])
# Once a given word appears on the screen, press [[Keyboard shortcuts | ''Alt+Y'']] to transliterate all texts (or use on-mouse-move transliteration)

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Language tab in Options