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Translating text and web pages using the Google Toolbar
We know that many of our users often need to translate text or web pages while browsing the Internet. We're also aware that copying and pasting text or web addresses to and from FreeTranslation.com can sometimes be a nuisance.
If you're using Windows® 2000/XP and Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6.0, you can now install the latest Google Toolbar Beta and use our new custom buttons to get instant translations of text and web pages from any web site that you are visiting.
Each language direction requires its own custom button. If you already have the Google Toolbar Beta installed, you can simply use the links below to add the buttons that you require. If you don't already have the toolbar installed, clicking these links will prompt you to install it first:
If you require support installing or using the Google Toolbar, please visit the Toolbar Help site.Web Page Translator
When visiting a web page, simply click the button that corresponds to the language that you wish to translate into:
After clicking the button, you will be taken to a page that shows the original and the translated versions of the web page.
Text Translator
When you highlight text on a web page that you're visiting, the buttons will change (as shown here) allowing you to instantly translate the highlighted text:
Alternatively, when you enter text in the search box, the buttons will change (as shown here) allowing you to instantly translate the entered text:
After clicking the button, you will be taken to a page that shows the original and the translated versions of the text.
If there are any features or tools that you'd like to see us develop, please let us know.
I'd love to see something like this for Firefox (hint, hint). :) Keep up the great work.