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Translate a checklist

Add secondary languages to a Checklist and fill in translations with the translation tool, so staff see the Checklist in their own profile language in the mobile app.

Written by Logan Bowlby

Overview

Mobaro lets you add and manage multiple languages for a Checklist. Providing translations means a diverse workforce can complete the same Checklist in their own language — accurately and consistently.

Users must be Super Users or have the following Role to translate a Checklist:

  • Checklists: Translate

Why this matters: A check answered in a second language is only reliable if the wording is right. Maintaining translations on the Checklist itself — rather than relying on staff to interpret — keeps every language version saying exactly the same thing.

Adding a secondary language

  1. Go to Checklists and select the Checklist.

  2. Click Edit, then Settings.

  3. Under Secondary Languages, select the languages you want to add.

  4. Click Save.

Using the translation tool

  1. Go to Checklists and select the Checklist.

  2. Click Translate.

  3. Choose the language you're translating to and the language you're translating from.

  4. Fill in the translations in the left column — the source language shows on the right for reference.

  5. Click Save.

Note: Translations aren't automated, so content is fully vetted before it goes live. Tools like Google Translate or DeepL, or a professional service, can help with a first pass.

Note: In the mobile app, Users see Checklist translations based on their profile language setting.

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