> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.babelshark.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.babelshark.net/proofreader/checking-translations.md).

# Checking translations

To ensure Proofreader's translations are accurate

As a Proofreader, you will have to check the translated strings thoroughly and in the context of the project.&#x20;

Overtime, various projects and products adapt their own terminology, which Proofreader may understand as words of different meaning.&#x20;

BabelShark has several functions to help Proofreaders **understand** what they're translating, into what context.&#x20;

### Context hints

On the bottom left-side of the string, there is a context hint that helps better understand the context of your translation.&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://1290550914-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FUf86Tx3GrUXukSHhL9ht%2Fuploads%2FW31ZGP3HXqmpLmRKsRSi%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=c87336de-ff95-4e00-bc4d-5853d5e1679f" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

If there's no context hint:&#x20;

1. Copy the **String ID** (You can use this for searching strings as well)<br>

   <figure><img src="https://1290550914-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FUf86Tx3GrUXukSHhL9ht%2Fuploads%2FCVVZhtnwRxIZOUPaOjoD%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=7c1154a8-55ba-45a4-9b4e-73ba50193f35" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
2. Paste it to your Project Manager (The person which invited you to project, or any relevant team member)
3. Wait for Project Manager to provide context on your string

### Drawer menus

![](https://1290550914-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FUf86Tx3GrUXukSHhL9ht%2Fuploads%2FDuBGAvxPg1dHvdZydnax%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=4c690e78-7c06-42ef-aa23-e7d6f0089eb1)

Every string includes a ![](https://1290550914-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FUf86Tx3GrUXukSHhL9ht%2Fuploads%2Fnu1C1F0IW8N5ACttzjFU%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=6630a167-7737-4e98-a7fe-7f8cc7e5332e)**Drawer arrow icon** on the right-side, once clicked, it provides more information on the string:&#x20;

* When it was added
* Last use of the string
* Original language
* URL of the page (Where it's located)
* Original string

Overtime, more helpful functions will be added for Proofreaders to better understand concept of every translation string.&#x20;

To finalize your knowledgebase of how to work with Babelshark as Proofreader, continue reading [Translation types](/proofreader/translation-types.md)
