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Introduction
You might sometimes wonder why there is a discrepancy between the number of words in the source file and XTM Cloud Metrics after project creation. This is because each CAT Tool or any other application operates according to its own set of rules. Wordcount is not exempted from such rules and tends to differ across various software. For example, whereas one application might count an email address as one word, another one can count it as three words. Wordcount in XTM Cloud is therefore calculated “on its own terms".
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IMPORTANT! Keep in mind that the vast majority of elements you want to be extracted for translation can, in fact, be set up either by you or our XTM International Support team. To find out more about how XTM Cloud extracts content from Office files for translation, we recommend that you read this article: How are segments in MS Office files (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) extracted? In XTM Cloud, you can create your own filter templates. These are used to identify translatable text in a document with a specific Office format. Familiarize yourself with the guideline: How to create a filter template in the XTM Cloud UI and apply it to a project. If there are any more complex filters, do not hesitate to contact our XTM International Support team and provide the details. When requesting our help, ensure that you follow the guidelines in this article: How to request a new configuration or change to an existing one? Additionally, learn about possible configuration levels from this article: How can a source file be processed and what are configuration levels? |
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