Translation
Child Cell Editing
Split complex translation cells, add supporting content, and manage child cells safely.
Child Cell Editing
Child cells help you break complex content into smaller editable units. Use them when a source segment contains multiple translation units, needs supporting paratextual content, or benefits from a more detailed structure.
Split a Cell
- Open the target cell.
- Open the cell tools menu.
- Choose the split action.
- Edit the new child cells.
- Save your changes.
Add Supporting Content
Use supporting or paratextual cells for headings, section markers, notes, or other content that belongs near the translation but is not a direct source segment.
- Open the relevant cell.
- Open the cell tools menu.
- Add a cell above or below.
- Enter the supporting content.
- Save your changes.
Delete a Child Cell
- Clear the child cell content.
- Open the cell tools menu for that cell.
- Choose the delete action.
- Confirm the deletion.
Be careful when deleting child cells in shared projects. If other teammates have comments, recordings, or validations tied to the cell, coordinate before removing it.
Related Tools
- Locked cells prevent accidental edits or recordings.
- Milestones help keep structured content navigable.
- Comments are better than extra child cells for discussion or questions.
See Translation Tools, Milestones and Navigation, and Comments.