Assigning language shortcuts

To be able to quickly toggle translation directions, assign shortcuts to your languages.

You can assign a key from 0 to 9 to any language. When you press Ctrl+(assigned number key) the language will be made the source language. When you press Alt+(assigned number key), the relevant language will be made the target language.

  1. Choose Tools→Language and Dictionary Settings…→Languages.
  2. Choose the needed language in the language list and click Assign Shortcut Keys….
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  3. In the Shortcut Keys dialog box that opens, choose the option Enable shortcut keys. Choose a key in the dropdown list (0 to 9). Click OK.
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