Configuring Filters

There are common file filters that can be enabled for a given project by navigating to Preferences then Filters as described below.

  1. Open Wordfast Pro and select a project from the project list.
  2. Click Open Project.
  3. Click Preferences under Options.

    The overall preferences setup panel appears.

  4. Click Filters

    The Current (New) Project Preferences for Filters options are presented. If filter preferences are being set for a new project this display indicates New Project Preferences and the default filter settings are active. When filter preferences are being reviewed or changed for an existing and currently open project the active filter settings are shown and the display indicates Current Project Preferences.

    To select file filter settings for the open project:

    Figure 1. Preferences—Filters

  5. Click a filter to list the current settings in the Format Settings box, as shown below.

    Figure 2. Filter—Format Settings

To add custom file filters, see Adding New File Filters.

Parent topic: Current/New Project Preferences