15 Oct
What count units do translators use to bill for translation projects in different countries?
It’s not always obvious what units you should use when translating from different languages. Are text count units the same in different countries? Each language has its peculiarities, and count units may differ from country to country. Сountry Count Units
11 Oct
How to recognize text on images to make a word count?
When negotiating with a customer, a translator must be able to prepare a quote promptly. The translation tasks are very different, and the file formats for translation are just as varied. Your client can ask you to translate not only
09 Aug
Harry Potter Word Count. Counting Words In Your Favorite Books.
I bet you love reading books with exciting stories and adventures, beautiful descriptions, well-crafted characters, and the author’s attention to detail. You may be a translator, copywriter, or writer who enjoys the magic of words. And of course, you wondered
12 Jan
Unexpected ways to perform word count in InDesign.
In previous posts, we’ve discussed many ways to count words in PDF files, including word count in Adobe Acrobat Reader. But we don’t always use PDF readers to count words. Sometimes we need to count words in desktop publishing and
11 Jan
Chinese character count: most common questions
There are many questions on Chinese character count, so we decided to answer them in this post. If you are an experienced translator or copywriter and know a lot about the Chinese character count, we would be delighted to hear
11 Jan
Chinese Word Count: A Guide to Counting Words In Chinese Text.
Since written Chinese are composed of Chinese characters, there is no such thing as Chinese word count, but there is a Chinese character count. But this, of course, is not the only reason. The point is that Chinese text may include
08 Dec
Why should you use the word count tool, and why is it better than MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint word count?
One of the most common questions is, “Why would I use the word count tool for MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents?” The answer lies on the surface. It’s all about accuracy and convenience. Microsoft Office software tools often made you
03 Sep
Word count in Microsoft Word Online
Many software services go online, and Microsoft Word is no exception. What team are you on? Do you prefer desktop programs or their online versions? If you prefer to work and do a word-count in Microsoft Word Online and are interested
03 Mar
Choosing A Proper Word Count Tool For PDF Files
Word count is an option that is usually regarded as quite simple. Most of us used it during school and college years when doing essays or coursework. You probably still remember trying to fit that 2000 words minimum by inserting
28 Feb
It Came From Nowhere: Text Expansion in PDF Files
If you are a translator, you have probably faced the problem of text expansion in PDF. After you’ve done a translation, the text becomes bigger. It is a widespread issue with unrelated languages, such as Russian and English. There is
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