How to Search and Edit translated content manually in Transcy

Finding a specific translation within a large, multilingual store can be challenging. Transcy's Translation Search feature is designed to simplify this task, helping you quickly locate and refine any translated content across your store. This tool is ideal for ensuring your brand voice is consistent, updating product descriptions, or fixing specific phrases without having to browse countless pages of content.

Table of Contents

I. What do you need to know before searching and editing translations?

II. How to search and edit translated content in Transcy?

1. Step 1: Search for content you want to edit

• Search by keyword
• Search by specific URL

2. Step 2: Edit translated content

• Manually edit content for a specific page
• Bulk edit your translations (replace)
• Using the Editor Toolbar

III. Best practices for translation editing

I. What do you need to know before searching and editing translations?

It's important to note that the comprehensive "search bar" is available exclusively for subscribers on the Regional plan and higher. If you do not see the "search bar" in your dashboard, it means your current plan does not include this feature. Consider upgrading to unlock this time-saving functionality, especially if you frequently need to locate and edit specific translations.

II. How to search and edit translated content in Transcy?

Step 1: Search for content you want to edit

→ In your Transcy app, navigate to the "Content translation" menu section in Transcy
→ The "search bar" will be located at the top of the interface.

Afterward, you can search for the products/pages/elements/resources you want in 2 ways: by keyword or specific URL.

Search by keyword

You can search for a keyword, and the system will show matching results across all resources in your search language. You can also narrow down results by choosing a specific language and/or resource type. If the result you need isn't shown at the top, simply click "Show all results" to view the full list.

Understanding Content Search by Market
When searching for content in Transcy, the results depend on which content type you're viewing:

• Default Content Search: Shows only your default (original) content
• Target Content Search: Displays content specific to your target market. Click "Results" to view all available results across markets

Important Note: Transcy now supports creating unique content for each individual market. Please carefully verify which content belongs to which market to ensure accuracy in your translations and localizations.

Transcy's search functionality goes far beyond basic text matching:

Search by specific URL

You can also search using a specific URL handle from your store. This can be done right from the start or after running a keyword search. Just enter the URL handle into the input box to quickly filter and find the exact resource you're looking for.

→ Go to "Content translation" menu Transcy→ Open "Edit translation" by clicking the Pencil icon in a specific resource row.

You will see a search tool in the editing interface for more targeted searches within specific resource types.

Resource Selection: Browse translations by selecting corresponding resource types such as:

• Products: All product-related translations including titles, descriptions, and variants
• Collections: Collection names, descriptions, and metadata
• Pages: Static pages, blog posts, and custom content
• Theme Elements: Navigation, footers, and template content

Step 2: Edit translated content

Manually edit content for a specific page

The search results are filtered to show only translatable content. Once you have located the content you want to change, you can click on it to open the editing interface.
Editing Options Available:

• Self-input: This method allows you to type in your own translation manually. The provided source text does not contain additional details on how to use this feature.

• Translate with engine: This option likely uses an AI or machine translation engine to generate a new translation for the content. The provided source text does not contain additional details on how to use this feature.

The search results are filtered to show only translatable content. Once you have located the content you want to change, you can click on it to open the editing interface, then input the change and click "Save".

Bulk edit your translations (replace)

Another benefit of the advanced search bar is that it helps you quickly find and filter the exact text you want to update. For example, if you need to change a word across multiple places, just search for it in the search bar and then use the "Replace feature" to update it in bulk.

Bulk Replace Process:

When you click "Replace the '_' for all items", a Replace Content pop-up will appear. Simply enter the new text in your default language, select the resource and language you want it applied to, then click "Apply" to save your changes.

Using the Editor Toolbar

When you are manually editing translations directly in the editor (such as a product description), mastering the formatting toolbar helps you organize layouts, adjust text styling, and insert multimedia content professionally.
The toolbar is divided into the following key feature groups:

Basic Typography
Located at the top row of the toolbar, these options allow you to quickly format highlighted text:

• Paragraph: Lets you select the block structure, switching between heading levels (Heading 1, Heading 2, Heading 3, etc.) or regular paragraphs to clearly establish content hierarchy.
• B (Bold): Used to highlight key terms, product names, or important details.
• I (Italic): Commonly used for quotes, captions, or light emphasis.
• U (Underline): Underlines the selected text.
• S (Strikethrough): Often used to display old prices, promotional programs, or revised content.

Alignment & Indentation
Located on the second row, these tools control how text blocks align on the page:

• Alignment buttons: Align Left, Center, Right, and Justify keep your paragraphs looking neat and well-structured on your storefront.
• Indentation buttons: Adjust line indentation or shift text blocks left/right to create nested structures (like sub-lists).

Lists & Colors

• Lists (Bullet & Numbered Lists): Create bulleted or numbered lists, which are very useful for detailing product features, specifications, or key benefits.
• Text Color & Background Color (A and highlight brush): Change font colors or highlight text with a background color.
• T_x (Clear Formatting): Removes all special formatting (colors, bold, italic, etc.) from the selected text, reverting it to the default style.

Media, Links & Source Code (click "..." first)
Advanced tools on the bottom row enrich your translated content:

• Image and Video icons (🖼️, ▶): Insert illustrations or videos directly into your posts or descriptions.
• Link icon (🔗): Add hyperlinks pointing to other product pages, collections, or information pages.
• Source Code icon (<>): Allows you to directly edit the HTML source of the text block. This is helpful when tweaking custom HTML tags or fixing display bugs that visual editing cannot resolve.
• Fullscreen icon (⤢): Expands the editor to full screen so you can focus on editing long texts without visual clutter.
• Preview icon (👁️): Lets you preview how the formatted translation will actually look on your live website before saving.

Tip: When translating into different languages (especially those with special characters), always double-check using the Preview mode to ensure formatting tags display correctly without errors.

III. Best practices for translation editing

• Context-aware editing: Always review the original content alongside the translation to ensure you maintain the original meaning and tone.
• Brand consistency: Use the search function to find all instances of key brand terms. This ensures they are translated consistently throughout your store.
• Customer impact priority: Focus your manual edits on content that directly impacts the customer experience and purchase decisions.

For further assistance, please reach out to us via live chat or email us at support@transcy.io

Updated on: 03/11/2026