Paratext makes collaboration possible even in these difficult times when face-to-face interaction is becoming rare. Project Sharing or Send/Receive is available for all registered projects. This feature is heavily used by translation teams to keep on working when it isn’t possible to share an office. Occasionally, however, problems can arise. Many of these issues can be resolved by following good practices. In May of 2020, we started the first in what was going to be a series of articles on Send/Receive. Instead, we’ve gone back to the old Paratext 7 project sharing manual and completely revised and updated it for Paratext 9. It is quite comprehensive and could be titled: Everything you ever wanted to know about Paratext project sharing but were afraid to ask. You can find the link to the manual at the bottom. …  read more

Glossaries can be an important source of explanatory information for Bible readers. In her short article about glossaries, Katherine Barnwell gives several bits of helpful advice. Concerning when to begin a glossary she states:

“Translators should not wait until the New Testament is completed before starting to think about a glossary. As you are translating, make note of items that you will want to include in a glossary.

Prepare the glossary in the receptor language in time to allow for testing. The entries should be tested along with the Bible text. …  read more

We are pleased to announce that the Paratext 9 final release is now available on the Paratext download page. Paratext 9 will help translators work more efficiently through improved menus and window layouts, and by providing easier access to reference materials through Enhanced Resources. The Paratext 9 beta has been available since mid-June, and has been used in active translation projects and translator’s workshops, where it has been well-received.

Why switch to Paratext 9?

Paratext 9 is the current released version, which will be continuously improved. Some people upgrade simply because they like to use the latest and greatest software, others prefer to wait. You should try Paratext 9 now if you: …  read more