Translation
Tone
Tone controls the register of the result: nine tones on top of the standard voice.
Tone changes how a translation reads without changing what it says. It sets the voice of the result: the same sentence can land as a formal notice, a plain-language summary, or a persuasive line of marketing copy.
Tone: the voice of the result
The standard tone is the model's neutral register. On top of it you can choose: formal, informal, professional, diplomatic, simplified, technical, casual, persuasive, or concise. Tones are available to every logged-in user.
| You are translating… | Try |
|---|---|
| A contract or court filing | Formal tone |
| Marketing copy | Persuasive tone |
| Internal documentation | Concise tone |
| Customer support replies | Diplomatic tone |
| Content for non-native readers | Simplified tone |
Choose for the audience, then review
Choose tone according to the audience and purpose of the target text. Changing it requests a new translation; it does not replace the need to review meaning, terminology, and register.
In the editors, you can retranslate any single segment with a different tone to compare alternatives before accepting one.
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