Tech tips: How to translate emails on Gmail mobile app - India Today - Translation

The Gmail mobile app now allows users to translate emails directly within the app. Previously, this feature was only available on the web version of Gmail. The new feature is now rolling out to both Android and iOS devices.

In a blog post, Google stated, "For years, our users have been able to conveniently translate emails in Gmail on the web to over 100 languages. Starting today, we're excited to announce a native translation integration within the Gmail mobile app that will enable you to seamlessly communicate in a wide range of languages."

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The feature is aimed to help users This can be helpful if you receive emails in a language that you don't understand, or if you want to read an email in its original language but don't know the language.

With the new feature, the Gmail app automatically detects the language of the email content and displays a banner at the top of the email, offering to translate it into the user's preferred language. For example, if an email is in Spanish and the user's language is English, they can simply tap on 'Translate to English' to see the translated text.

The feature aims to help users. This can prove particularly useful when users receive emails in an unfamiliar language or wish to read an email in its original language despite not being acquainted with the language.

How to translate email in Gmail app

• Open the Gmail app and open the email you want to translate.
• Tap on the three dots in the top right corner of the email.
• Select Translate.
• Select the language you want to translate the email to.
• The email will be translated and displayed in the new language.
• If you dismiss the translation option, it will reappear when the app detects that the email's content is different from your set language.

You can also turn off the Translate banner. To turn off the Translate banner for a particular language, simply accept the "Don't translate [language] again" prompt that appears when you dismiss the banner.

Meanwhile, if the system fails to detect another language, you can manually translate the email using the option found in the three-dot menu.

Here are some additional things to keep in mind when using the new Gmail translate feature:

• The translation functionality is currently in its beta phase, meaning there might be occasional inaccuracies or errors in the translated content.
• Keep in mind that the translation might not be entirely precise, especially for technical or legal documents that require precise linguistic understanding.
• The feature allows you to translate only one email at a time, so if you have multiple emails in a foreign language, you'll need to translate them individually.
• Also, the feature will be available to users gradually, so if you don't see the feature in your Gmail app, update the app or wait for few weeks.

Edited By:

Divya Bhati

Published On:

Aug 18, 2023

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