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How do you do your final translation proofreading?

By anonymous

Segment-by-segment in the editor.	48.8%
Reading it exported (PDF/Word).	26.8%
Printed out physically.	15.7%
Other (please share).	7.9%
Using text-to-speech software.	0.8%

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How many words can you translate per hour (using whatever methods work best for you)?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 11, 2025

300 - 400	22.8%
400 - 500	17.1%
500 - 600	10.7%
Fewer than 300	9.0%
900 - 1,000	8.4%
N/A - I don't know	8.4%
More than 1,000	8.1%
600 - 700	5.9%
700 - 800	5.9%
800 - 900	3.7%