2025-03-13 Google Translation Tips: As you work with records and web pages in different languages, Google Translate can be a powerful tool. There are some handy tips that can make using the tool easier for you, and we have captured some of these in a help page in The Family History Guide. For example, go to any country page, such as Ireland, and you will see a new link to Translation Tips at the top of the page. The tips cover the use of Select Language, Google Lens, getting rid of rating popups, and more. (See all tips.)
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