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[Document Management](https://knowledge.vlex.com/en/features?hsLang=en#document-management) # Translation ## Don't let language be a barrier; vLex can make sure you find the information you need in 13 different languages. To skip to the video, click [here](https://knowledge.vlex.com/en/features/document-management/translation#vid).  To translate a document, click the **Translate** icon in the top-right corner, as seen in the image below. Then, select the target language in the pop-up box. The automated translation feature should only be used to get an idea of a document. Do not rely on this feature to make legal decisions. ![Screenshot 2025-06-03 115721](https://knowledge.vlex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20SS/Screenshot%202025-06-03%20115721.png?width=670&height=420&name=Screenshot%202025-06-03%20115721.png) You have three options: Option 1: **View version in original language** ![Screenshot 2025-06-03 115729](https://knowledge.vlex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20SS/Screenshot%202025-06-03%20115729.png?width=670&height=422&name=Screenshot%202025-06-03%20115729.png) Option 2: **View translated version** ![Screenshot 2025-06-03 115736](https://knowledge.vlex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20SS/Screenshot%202025-06-03%20115736.png?width=670&height=416&name=Screenshot%202025-06-03%20115736.png) Option 3: **Parallel text** (which shows both versions so you can compare). ![Screenshot 2025-06-03 115745](https://knowledge.vlex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20SS/Screenshot%202025-06-03%20115745.png?width=670&height=418&name=Screenshot%202025-06-03%20115745.png)   You can use the **Print** menu to print the original, the translated version, or both. vLex will print the version that is currently on-screen. ![Screenshot 2025-06-03 115754](https://knowledge.vlex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20SS/Screenshot%202025-06-03%20115754.png?width=670&height=416&name=Screenshot%202025-06-03%20115754.png)   To learn more about printing, read the [Document management](https://knowledge.vlex.com/en/features/manage-docs?hsLang=en) article.   #### **Finding documents in different languages** If you want to search for documents in different languages, you can do this directly from the **Advanced search** page. Use the toggle at the top of the **Words** fields and then select the target language. ![Screenshot 2025-06-03 115821](https://knowledge.vlex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20SS/Screenshot%202025-06-03%20115821.png?width=670&height=419&name=Screenshot%202025-06-03%20115821.png) The results page will display a label indicating that you are searching in a different language. When you use this feature for the first time, after selecting a document, you will see a dialogue box asking you if you want to translate the document. 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