Identifying elements not to translate

Last Updated : May 12, 2021 |

In DITA, you can specify an element that is not to be translated.

Note:

The product and application elements are not translated by default.

Before you begin

Consult your Localization Project Manager or Information Architect before setting the translate attribute on any content.

Procedure

  1. In the publication, check out the topic in Oxygen XML Author.
  2. Double click or select the element that you do not want to translate.
  3. In the Attributes window, set the translate attribute to no.
  4. Click OK.