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No longer are the days of clicking away from a website just because it’s in a language you don’t know. The need for an accurate translation addon that can be used instantly in a browser is something people have wanted for years, and hear this Firefox-users – you can’t get any better than Google Translator.

This addon is the translator addon to have for any browser and this is especially the case for Firefox. A fantastic version of this extension has been made just for the latest version of Firefox. From offering 42 different languages to being able to right-click for instant translation, our guide will outline how to use Google Translator for Firefox.

Install Google Translator for Firefox

To get started, open Firefox, then go to the download page for the “Google Translator for Firefox” addon. Once the page loads, click the green “Add to Firefox” button.

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After you click, a software installation dialog box will open verifying you want to install Google Translator. Click “Install” to complete the quick installation process.

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After it’s installed, restart your browser, and it’ll be ready to use.

Using Google Translator

Using Google Translator in Firefox is just as easy as installing it. It’s been designed so you can access the power of Google Translator in three different ways. One of the easiest ways to use Google Translator is to first visit a site in a language you don’t know, then anywhere on the page right-click, and you should see a “Translate this page with Google Translate” option in the right-click menu.

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Select “Translate this page with Google Translate,” and the page will be instantly translated into a language of your choosing.

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The addon will attempt to figure out your language first, but if it can’t, English is the default language it translates into. And at the top of the new tab, you will also find translation options such as the language you wish to translate from or into and if you want to view the translation or the original.

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Also if you want to translate a full page, you can access Google Translator via the “T” icon in the top-right corner of your browser. Just click the “T” and the translated page will open in a new tab. Otherwise, you can click the drop-down arrow next to the icon to translate a page.

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You can also translate a website using hotkeys. By hitting “Ctrl” and “F2,” Google Translator will translate the page and open it in a new tab, exactly like the above methods.

And if you want to change the settings for Google Translator, such as the default language it translates to and the hotkeys, go to the top-left menu in Firefox and click “Add-ons.” When the “Add-ons Manager” loads, click “Options” in the “Google Translator for Firefox” area.

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After you click, the “Options” dialog box for the addon will appear. Click the drop-down menu under “Languages” to view the 42 languages it supports.

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You can also change what the “T” icon translates – selected text or the full page – as well as the keys you want to use to quickly access the addon. Click “Ok” before exiting.

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Google Translator for Firefox is without question the best browser translator available, and it works great in Firefox. The ability to access quick translation three different ways, and all incredibly easy, finally make reading websites in another language fun. And if you have an Android-phone and would like to use Google Translate on that too, here’s a quick overview explaining how to use it on your phone.

Download Google Translator for Firefox.