Excel Introduces TRANSLATE and DETECTLANGUAGE Functions - Episode 2645

Microsoft Excel Tutorial: Excel Introduces TRANSLATE and DETECTLANGUAGE Functions.

Unlock the Power of Excel's New Functions: TRANSLATE and DETECTLANGUAGE

Hey Excel enthusiasts! If you found this video helpful, don't forget to click Like down below. It helps more people discover this content. In this video, we're diving into two amazing new Excel functions: TRANSLATE and DETECTLANGUAGE. These functions are game-changers, making it easier than ever to work with different languages in Excel.

First up, the TRANSLATE function. This powerful tool allows you to translate any text from one language to another effortlessly. Just enter your text, specify the source and target language codes, and voila! The translation appears in no time. It's efficient, supporting up to 200 calls at a time before you might encounter #CONNECT! errors. Imagine translating your English text to German, Spanish, or even Arabic with just a few clicks. It's quick, it's easy, and it's highly accurate.

Next, let's talk about DETECTLANGUAGE. This function automatically identifies the language of the text you input. It's incredibly useful for those moments when you're unsure of the source language. Simply pass the text through DETECTLANGUAGE, and it will provide you with the language code. You can then use this information to translate the text back to English or any other language you need. It's a seamless integration that enhances your workflow.

A special shout-out to Smozger from MrExcel, who previously discussed translating using Power Query and Google Translate. We've come a long way since then, and these new functions offer a more streamlined and accurate solution. Comparing the old method with the new TRANSLATE function shows significant improvements in matching translations. While there are still some hiccups with translating Excel-specific functions, overall, the new tool is a huge step forward.

In summary, these new Excel functions, TRANSLATE and DETECTLANGUAGE, are incredibly useful for anyone working with multilingual data. They save time, improve accuracy, and simplify the translation process within Excel. So, give them a try and see how they can enhance your Excel experience. Don't forget to let me know in the comments if you encounter any issues or have any tips to share.

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Table of Contents
(0:00) Click Like
(0:12) How to use TRANSLATE function in Excel
(0:54) 200 Calls before CONNECT error
(1:07) Translating one phrase to many languages
(1:23) Issue with right-to-left languages
(1:45) DETECTLANGUAGE function in Excel
(2:00) TRANSLATE defaults to English
(2:24) Smozgur's comparison of Power Query, Chat-GPT, and TRANSLATE
(2:55) Missed opportunity: Why isn't it translating Excel functions correctly
(3:23) Overall a good function
(3:34) Closing Credits

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[suatmozgur]

Bravo, Excel Team! 
Thanks for the video, Bill!

[daustonian]

How fantastic and needed for the past 20 years. Thanks for the quick intro!! I have to think they will keep updating it… we hope. Competition is good

[cococa]

I'm going to keep an eye out for this thanks

[rubenmunozverdu]

Is that function connecting to some kind of server under the hood? I mean, do you need internet connection for the function to work?

[TonyDiem]

When can I expect to see this in my Excel? I just tried it and it's not working. . .yet?

[jerrydellasala]

The TRANSLATE function uses the System's default language for either option. If the text is not the System language, it will automatically detect the language (no need to use DETECTLANGUAGE) and translate it into the System Language. The formula =TRANSLATE(C3) worked fine on the ManyLang Worksheet in your sample. (credit Leila Gharani for that!).

[GeertDelmulle]

Nice to have.
It would be better if MS would make sure that wherever we can enter ranges as input, we can enter arrays as well.
And I mean: without restrictions (looking at you AGGREGATE).
(Indeed, a missed opportunity to translate the function names, but who knows that may come next)
Thanks for the heads up, Mr.Excel. :-)

[ricos]

Bill, I don't have this function yet. What's Mexican for "build a wall"? Asking for a friend.

[Maxwell-]

Looks like Hindi has it's own word for Excel?

[jimtaylor]

Can someone here help me? I am looking to take an Excel course and earn a certificate. I also don't know what to do regarding Data Analysis, Business etc?

[ennykraft]

I'm German and - well - let's say there's room for improvement. People would understand what you're trying to say but the grammar isn't very good and the colloquialisms don't work in same cases. For example in German you wouldn't say It's Bill, you'd say I am Bill.