Managing Translations

The translations interface provides a table view for editing content across multiple languages with real-time collaboration and auto-save. translation table screenshot

Translation Table

Basic Operations

  • Click any cell to start editing
  • Use Tab/Enter to navigate between cells
  • Changes save automatically with visual indicators
  • Edit multiple languages side by side
  • Add languages with the ”+” button in the header
  • Hide/show columns by right-clicking language headers

Translations from the Gleef CLI and Figma plugin

  • When you create translations using the CLI or Figma plugin, they will appear as drafts in the Studio
  • To publish these drafts or request a review, simply click the button in the top-right corner of the Studio interface.

Working with Translation Keys

Translation keys serve as unique identifiers:
  • Create new keys directly in the table
  • Edit key names by clicking the key column
  • Search by key patterns to find related translations

Publishing Changes

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Asking for review

When you’re ready to publish:
  1. Select translations you want to publish
  2. Click “Publish” or “Request Review” in the header
  3. Changes are grouped into changesets for review
  4. Published translations appear in your live applications

Collaboration Features

Real-Time Editing

  • Saving indicators show sync status
  • Change tracking highlights modifications available to be published
  • Version history preserves previous values

Figma Preview

  • Link translations to designs using Figma URLs or by publishing from the Figma Plugin
  • Preview visual context to translate in context
  • Figma icons indicate design-connected content
  • Maintain design consistency during translation

Search and Filtering

  • Real-time search filters table content instantly
  • Search across keys and translations in all languages