- To use the Skype Translator tool, navigate to your Skype account settings on your computer or mobile device.
- You can set up your Skype Translator to not only do translations, but also print them out.
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Skype was one of the first widespread video chatting services to be rolled out back in 2003. Since then, it has facilitated countless conversations between people around the world.
However, when you have people from many nations conversing, there can definitely be language barriers.
Luckily, Skype has a translation tool that allows you to make chats, calls, and video calls using voice and written translations on your screen.
Here’s how to turn it on.
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How to use Skype Translator on your computer
1. Open the Skype app on your Mac or PC.
2. Open "Chats."
3. Right-click on the contact that you want to translate conversations with. Select "View profile."
4. Select "Send translation request."
Once the other person accepts your translation request, your messages and calls will be translated automatically.
During your conversation, Skype will display your translated messages.
How to use Skype Translator on your mobile device
1. Open the Skype app on your iPhone or Android.
2. Tap on the Account icon to see a rundown of your account options.
3. Tap on "Settings."
4. Tap on "General."
5. Tap on "Translation settings."
6. Tap on "Spoken language."
7. Select your chosen language.
8. Tap on the contact you want to have a translated conversation with.
9. Scroll down to "Translate Conversation" and click on "Send translation request."
10. The contact will receive a notice that you have requested a translated conversation. They will have to click on "Accept" to start it.
11. Once they have accepted, it will say "Translations enabled" under "Translate Conversation."
When they say something in their language, a voice will speak it in Skype in your chosen language and a transcript will show it in your chosen language as well.
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