OmniDocAfter the English paper is translated into Word, how can the formulas be kept intact?
Explain how to retain the formulas after the Word version of the English paper is translated, and determine what to do based on the original text format, formula form, and operation steps. It also provides an item-by-item check method, as well as a general method of copying and pasting and manually entering formulas.
Key points of this article
- When the original text is in .docx format, OmniDoc translation will retain the formulas. After translation, just focus on checking the numbers, superscripts and subscripts, and variable names.
- When the original text is a PDF, first confirm whether the formula can be selected. Formulas that can be selected are easier to retain as editable content.
- When copying formulas from the original Word, choose to keep the source format and paste it to avoid sticking it into a picture and making it impossible to modify it later.
- Formula numbers, cross-references and bilingual correspondences must be checked one by one, and important papers must be checked against the original text.
Many graduate students and researchers have received an English paper and want to translate it into Chinese and export it into Word to facilitate annotation and citation. As a result, the main text was translated, but the formulas became garbled, misplaced, or the whole block turned into a picture. When it comes to translating and exporting foreign documents into Word format, the difficulty often lies not in the words, but in the formulas.
This article talks about two things: whether the formula can be retained after translation, and how to check the results one by one after getting them, and how to fix problems if they arise. After reading this, you will be able to judge how to handle your own files, and you will also know the general methods for copying, pasting and manual input of formulas in Word.
How to ensure that the translated Word formula is not messy? One sentence conclusion
If the original text is an editable Word file (.docx), OmniDoc will retain the formulas, tables, and pictures during translation. The formulas generally do not need to be re-entered, but they still need to be checked one by one. If the original text is a PDF, whether the formula can be retained depends on the condition of the PDF itself. It is recommended to confirm whether the formula can be selected before deciding on the processing method.
| your situation | Recommended practices | reason |
|---|---|---|
| I have an English paper in .docx format. | Upload translation directly and select bilingual comparison | The formula is retained as the original structure to facilitate comparison with the original text one by one. |
| Formulas in PDF can be selected | First try copying a formula and see if you can paste the structure. | Formulas that can be selected are more likely to remain editable |
| PDF is a scan | Upload the translation directly and check the formulas one by one after translation | The scanned document relies on recognition to read the content, and the formula requires manual confirmation. |
| There are many formulas, mainly derivation | Compare the original formulas item by item under bilingual comparison | Small symbols, superscripts and subscripts are easy to miss during derivation. |
| The translation still needs to be edited | After downloading, open it in Word and modify the formula first and then the text. | Fix the formula first so that subsequent typesetting and annotations will not make repeated mistakes. |
Before you start: Confirm these points first
- Original format. Determine whether you have a .docx or a PDF. The formulas in .docx are usually Word's own formula objects and can be edited directly; the formulas in PDF are mostly graphics or special fonts, which are more difficult to process.
- Whether the formula is editable. Double-click a formula in the original file to see if it can enter the editing state. If it can be edited, it means it is a formula object. Formulas in picture form cannot be modified.
- Formula complexity. Formulas containing fractions, matrices, piecewise functions or multi-level superscripts and subscripts are prone to structural misalignment during conversion, and require more time to check.
- Variable names and terms. Symbols (such as x, θ, α) in the paper should be consistent in the text and formulas. Before translation, you can make a glossary of terms and check it after translation.
- Purpose of translation. Whether it is used for reading, submission or citation determines the strictness of the verification. Both machine translation and recognition may make mistakes. Please check the original text item by item before official use.
Steps to translate Word version of paper in OmniDoc
- Back up original files. Save the original .docx as a separate copy to avoid the translation overwriting the original.
- Open omnidoc.top and upload the .docx file. Upload Word files directly, no need to convert to PDF first.
- Set source language and target language. Follow the page prompts to select English as the original text and Chinese as the translation.
- Choose an academic style. If the page offers style options, choose Academic to keep the terminology and expression more relevant to the paper.
- Select the output format. If you want to check the formulas item by item, select bilingual comparison; if you only want to read or type type, select translation only.
- Start translation and wait for completion. Wait patiently if the file is long and download the results when completed.
- Open the translation in Word and browse quickly. First, scroll through it from the beginning to see if all the formulas are there and whether their positions correspond to the main text.
- Correct one by one according to the original text. If problems are found, deal with them as described in the next section.
Check each item after completion
After getting the translation, it is recommended to check it item by item according to the table below. For a 30-page paper, it usually takes a while to check all of them. You can start with the chapters with the highest number.
| Check items | How to see | What to do if there is a problem |
|---|---|---|
| Is the formula complete? | Count the number and number of formulas in the original text and the translated text | Missing formulas are copied and filled in from the original text. |
| Is the formula editable? | Double-click the formula to see if it can enter the editing state | The picture formula is re-copied from the original text into a formula object |
| Superscripts, subscripts, fractions, brackets | Check whether the structure is consistent with the original text one by one | Manually fix the structure in Word |
| Variable name and terminology | Check whether the same symbol is unified before and after the text | Uniformly replace the explanatory text in the text, do not change the symbols in the formula |
| Formula number and citation | Whether the serial number is continuous, and whether the "formula (3)" in the text points to the correct formula. | Fix the number, synchronously update the reference in the body |
| Bilingual page correspondence | Whether the same formula is aligned on the original page and the translation page | After finding the misplaced position, readjust the corresponding paragraph according to the original text. |
- * the general method of copying and pasting formulas. When copying a formula from the original Word, select the entire formula and copy it, and select the option to retain the source format when pasting to the translation, so that the formula is still an editable object. Avoid gluing into pictures, otherwise you can't modify them later. Formulas copied directly from PDF readers often become garbled or pictures, which is not recommended.
- A general method for manually entering formulas *. Word has its own formula editing function, which can insert the formula object in the desired position, and then enter it according to the original text using superscripts, fractions, root signs and other structures. See clearly the hierarchical relationship of the original text before input, such as whether the numerator denominator is nested, whether the superscript still has a subscript, and compare it with the original text one by one after input.
# Core comparison
There are roughly three forms of the formula in the translation, which are treated in different ways.
| Form | Characteristics | What to do after translation |
|---|---|---|
| Editable formula object | Double click to enter the editor with a clear structure | Just check the structure and number. |
| Picture form formula | Looks correct, but cannot be modified | Re-copy from the original text to a formula object, or re-enter it manually |
| Plain text spelling formula | Superscripts and symbols are spelled out by characters, which are easy to be misplaced. | Check again after changing to the standard formula object. |
# frequently asked questions (FAQ)
1. If the formula becomes a picture after translation, can it still be changed?
The picture itself cannot be edited directly. You can go back to the original file, copy the corresponding formula as an editable object and paste it in, or you can retype it manually according to the original text in Word.
2. How to copy and paste word formula so that it is not messy?
Select the entire formula to copy in the original Word, and choose to keep the source format when pasting. Double-click after pasting to check whether it can be edited to make sure that the structure is consistent with the original text.
3. How to enter word formula?
Use the formula editing function of Word to insert the formula object and enter the superscript, fraction and root according to the hierarchical relationship of the original text. After the input is completed, compare with the original text one by one.
4. Can foreign documents be directly translated into Word?
If the original text is .docx, you can upload the translation directly, download it and open it with Word to check the format. The PDF paper should first confirm whether the text can be selected; the scanned copy can also be uploaded, but the formula needs to be checked after translation.
5. Does the translated formula need to be checked manually?
Need. Machine translation and recognition can make mistakes, especially formula structures and symbols. For contributions or official citations, please confirm item by item against the original text.
# Summary
After the English paper is translated into Word, the key to whether the formula is not messy is to look at the original format first, and then check the structure, number and symbol one by one. How to translate foreign literature and guide it into Word form, make a good backup, choose the right output mode, and check according to the table, we can control the formula problem within the scope of repair.
