Configure Segmentation

Segmentation preferences control how the TXLF editor separates file content into logical segments for a project.

To select segmentation options:

  1. Select Preferences from the Wordfast drop-down menu.
  2. Click Segmentation under New Project Preferences.
  3. Select Segmentation on break to enable segmentation on line breaks.
  4. Select APPLICATION or SRX from the Segmentation Type drop-down list.
  5. Define the end-of-segment marker (ESM) characters.

    1. (Optional) Enter specific characters into the ESM field to specify custom segment end characters.

    2. (Optional) Select checkboxes for any additional end-of-segment markers.

  6. Select the rules you want for ending segments.
  7. Select a language from the drop-down list. The default language is US English.
  8. (Optional) Enter abbreviations you want to ban during the segmentation process, separated by commas.
  9. (Optional) Enter and review sample text to test your configuration.
  10. Click OK.
Parent topic: New Project Preferences