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# Problems with Google Translate in Plexflow

## Why does this problem happen?

Plexflow automatically uses the language configured in your Internet browser.

For example, if your Google Chrome browser is configured in English, Plexflow may display in English. Some users then turn on Google Translate to automatically translate the page into French.

However, using Google Translate directly in Plexflow can cause certain problems, in particular:

- incorrect translations;
- poorly translated fields or buttons;
- the automatic deletion of certain characters;
- the disappearance of selected text or text being edited;
- unusual behaviour when entering text.

This problem is caused by the browser’s automatic translation tool, which directly changes the content displayed on the page. This can conflict with Plexflow’s interactive fields.

## Example of a problem observed

When a user selects or edits text in Plexflow while Google Translate is turned on, the text can be erased automatically or replaced in an unexpected way.

## Recommended solution

We recommend not using Google Translate directly in Plexflow.

To resolve the situation, you can instead change the language directly in Plexflow:

1. Click the small person at the top right of the screen.
2. Select **FR**.
3. The Plexflow site will then display in French.

This method lets you use Plexflow in French without going through Google Translate, which avoids the problems of automatic translation and text deletion.

![Language selector, FR](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/9/9/5/a/995a701e47028800/image_1121m84.png)

## Language used by Plexflow

Plexflow takes into account the language configured in your Internet browser.

This means that if your browser is configured in English, Plexflow may automatically display in English. Conversely, if your browser is configured in French, Plexflow should display in French.

To avoid having to use Google Translate, we recommend configuring your browser in French or selecting **FR** directly in Plexflow from the small person at the top right of the screen.