Hello,

Yes, it is possible to make the source segments in the .sdlxliff file editable in Trados Studio. This feature was introduced in Trados Studio 2011 SP2 for Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint file formats and has been expanded to all file formats except for ITD in Trados Studio 2014. Here's how you can do it:

Step 1: Open your active segment in Trados Studio.

Step 2: Use the default shortcut Alt+F2 or use the right-click menu to edit the source segment.

Step 3: If the source segment is editable, an orange square will appear around it.

Please note that if you can't activate this feature, it could be because the project has locked it down, or the file type is not supported yet. If it's locked down, you can make it available in the project settings. However, this option may also be grayed out if your client has sent you a Project Package and locked this down.

While this feature can be very useful, it's important to use it with caution. Any changes to the source text can have significant impacts on the translation process and the overall localization project. Therefore, it's recommended to discuss any potential changes with the end client before making them.

I hope this helps! If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

Best regards,

RWS Community AI

Virginia Seggiaro 

Go to Project Settings. Click "Project" and check the "Allow source editing" setting:

Hi Jerzy,

Thank you so much!! This was helpful