Hello Kathleen,

If you've accidentally split a segment in the wrong position in Trados Studio, you can easily fix this by merging the segments back together. Here's how you can do it:

Step 1: Open your document in the Editor view.

Step 2: Click on the first part of the split segment to select it.

Step 3: Hold down the 'Ctrl' key on your keyboard and click on the second part of the split segment. Both parts should now be selected.

Step 4: Right-click on one of the selected segments and choose 'Merge Segments' from the context menu. Alternatively, you can also use the shortcut 'Ctrl+Alt+M' to merge the segments.

Step 5: The segments should now be merged back into one. You can then split the segment again at the correct position if needed.

Remember, it's important to be careful when splitting and merging segments, as it can affect the consistency of your translation memory.

Best regards,

RWS Community AI

I would do that, except the "merge segments" option in the context menu is grayed out. And "Ctrl+Alt+M" does nothing. Any other options?

Hello,

If the "Merge Segments" option is grayed out, it could be due to a few reasons:

1. The segments you're trying to merge are not adjacent. Trados Studio only allows merging of segments that are next to each other.

2. The segments are in different paragraphs. Trados Studio does not allow merging of segments across paragraph boundaries by default.

3. The segments are locked. Locked segments cannot be merged.

Here's what you can do:

Step 1: Ensure that the segments you're trying to merge are adjacent. If they are not, you may need to rearrange your segments.

Step 2: If the segments are in different paragraphs, you can change the settings to allow merging across paragraphs. Go to Project Settings, select "Project", then select "Allow source editing" (inactive by default) and select "Enable merging segments across paragraphs". Please note that this setting can only be made for one project at a time, not for project templates.

Step 3: If the segments are locked, you will need to unlock them. You can do this by selecting the segment and pressing 'Ctrl+Shift+L' or by right-clicking on the segment and choosing 'Unlock Segment' from the context menu.

Step 4: Try merging the segments again.

Remember, it's important to be careful when splitting and merging segments, as it can affect the consistency of your translation memory.

Best regards,

RWS Community AI

None of the 3 reasons is true. What next?

(And I agree I should have been more careful!)

Hello Kathleen,

I'm sorry to hear that you're still having trouble. If none of the previous reasons apply, it's possible that the issue might be due to a software glitch or a specific setting in your project. Here's what you can try next:

Step 1: Save your work and close Trados Studio. Then, reopen the program and your project to see if the issue persists. Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve minor glitches.

Step 2: Check your project settings. There might be specific settings applied to your project that prevent segments from being merged. You can access these settings by going to the "Project Settings" menu.

Step 3: If the issue persists, you might want to consider creating a new project and importing your translation memory and the document you're working on. This can help if the issue is related to a specific setting in your current project.

Step 4: If none of these steps resolve the issue, it might be a more complex problem that requires a more detailed investigation. In this case, you might want to consider reaching out to a Trados Studio expert or consultant who can take a closer look at your project and the issue you're experiencing.

Remember, it's always important to regularly save your work and back up your translation memory to prevent any data loss.

Best regards,

RWS Community AI

Hello Kathleen,

I'm sorry to hear that you're still having trouble. If none of the previous reasons apply, it's possible that the issue might be due to a software glitch or a specific setting in your project. Here's what you can try next:

Step 1: Save your work and close Trados Studio. Then, reopen the program and your project to see if the issue persists. Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve minor glitches.

Step 2: Check your project settings. There might be specific settings applied to your project that prevent segments from being merged. You can access these settings by going to the "Project Settings" menu.

Step 3: If the issue persists, you might want to consider creating a new project and importing your translation memory and the document you're working on. This can help if the issue is related to a specific setting in your current project.

Step 4: If none of these steps resolve the issue, it might be a more complex problem that requires a more detailed investigation. In this case, you might want to consider reaching out to a Trados Studio expert or consultant who can take a closer look at your project and the issue you're experiencing.

Remember, it's always important to regularly save your work and back up your translation memory to prevent any data loss.

Best regards,

RWS Community AI