Can I type a document in a foreign language using translation software?
You may be able to type in the language(s) that the translation program uses. Also, your translation program may be able to operate right in your word processor. However, for regular use it would likely be better to use a multilingual word processor such as Global Writer or Global Office which can emulate the keyboards of over 100 major languages. For Chinese, Japanese, and other languages than do not use the Western character set you also may need to install a language support package.
