Choosing the translation direction

In the main window

To choose the source language:

1. Click the left language icon.
   
2. In the dropdown list choose the required source language.
   

Choose the target language in the same way (right language icon).

Note. To toggle the translation direction, press Ctrl+I.

Using keyboard shortcuts

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

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Choosing the translation direction