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Learn how to use the features of Paratext 8.
P8TC 0.1 What is Paratext
An introduction to Paratext 8
What's New In Paratext 8.0
New features in Paratext 8.0 since version 7.5
P8TC 0.2.1 Windows and Navigation 1
First of three videos on windows and navigation in Paratext 8
P8TC 0.2.2 Windows and Navigation 2
Second of three videos on windows and navigation in Paratext 8
P8TC 0.2.3 Windows and Navigation 3
Third of three videos on windows and navigation in Paratext 8
P8TC 0.3 Help in Paratext
Finding and using help files in Paratext 8
P8TC 0.2.4 Quick Bible Reference Navigation
Discover the quickest way to navigate to a Bible reference in Paratext. After using the short-cut key Ctrl+B, it's as easy as typing John 3 16.
P8TC 0.4 Explaining Send/Receive
A brief explanation of send/receive.
Getting Your Shared Paratext Project Onto a New Computer
How to properly get a Paratext project onto a new computer.
P8TC 0.4.1 Receive a Project for the First Time
How to receive a Paratext project for the first time.
P8TC 0.4.2 Working in a Shared Project
Working in a shared project
P8TC 1.1 My Tasks
My Tasks (Project Plan and Progress)
P8TC 1.2.1 Understanding USFMs 1 - Introduction
First or five videos in series "Understanding USFMs"
P8TC 1.2.2A USFM2 Adding markers in different views Part 1
Adding markers in different views Part 1 of 2
P8TC 1.2.2B USFM Adding Markers in different views Part 2
Adding Markers in different views Part 2 of 2
P8TC 1.2.3 Understanding USFMs 3 - The Backslash Key
Third of five videos in series "Understanding USFMs"
P8TC 1.2.4 Understanding USFMs 4 - Verse Numbers
Fourth of five videos in series "Understanding USFMs"
P8TC 1.2.5 Understanding USFMs 5 - Non-biblical Text and Removing Markers
Last of five videos in the Understanding USFMs series
P8TC 1.3 Typing and Editing Text
Basic typing and editing
P8TC 1.4.1 Basic Checks
The basic checks in Paratext 8
P8TC 1.4.2 Basic Checks: Incomplete Books
Basic checking of incomplete books
P8TC 1.5 Marking Tasks Complete for Translators
Marking Tasks Complete for Translators
What is a Conflict?
Send/Receive conflict explanation
P8TC 1.6.1 Conflict Notes
How Paratext reports conflicts
P8TC 1A.3 Basic Footnote Intro
Introduction to footnotes and how to insert them.
P8TC 1A.4A Glossary P1
How to make glossary entries. Part 1 of 2.
P8TC 1A.4B Glossary P2
How to make glossary entries. Part 2 of 2.
P8TC 1A.5 Inserting Illustrations
Inserting illustrations or figures in the text
P8TC 1A.6 Book Introductions
Book introductions for Paratext 8
P8TC 1A.7 Character inventory
Review and demonstration of the character inventory.
P8TC 1A.7.1 Punctuation Inventory
Basic Checks of the punctuation using the punctuation inventory.
P8TC 1A.8 Resolving Issues Found by the Automated Checks
What to do when Paratext finds errors.
P8TC 2.1A Wordlist Tool Intro - Part 1
An introduction to the Wordlist tool in Paratext. Part 1 of 2.
P8TC 2.1B Wordlist Tool Intro - Part 2
An introduction to the Wordlist tool in Paratext. Part 2 of 2.
P8TC 2.2.1A Spell Check P1
Spell Checking Current Book part 1 of 2.
P8TC 2.2.1B Spell Check P2
Spell Checking Current Book part 2 of 2.
P8TC 2.2.2 Wordlist Approve Spelling of Common Words
Use the Wordlist tool to approve spelling of common words.
P8TC 2.3 Wordlist Tool Common - Typos
Using the Wordlist Tool to find common typos.
P8TC 2.4 Biblical Terms Renderings Window
How to use the Biblical Terms Renderings window: an introduction and basic use.
P8TC 2.4.1 Biblical Terms Renderings Window - Identify Renderings with Drag and Drop
How to setup drag and drop in Paratext, and how to identify renderings using drag and drop.
P8TC 2.4.2 Biblical Terms Renderings Window - Identify Renderings Manually
How to manually identify and type renderings, and also add information regarding choices made when choosing renderings.
P8TC 2.5 Checking: Denying Errors
Basic Checking: How to deny errors.
P8TC 2.7 Print Draft
How and why to print using the Print Draft option
P8TC 2.7.1 Printing - Save as RTF
How to save text as an .rtf file
P8TC 2.7.2 Printing - Adjusting RTF in Word
How to adjust .rtf styles for printing in Word.
P8TC 2.8 Notes - How to Insert Notes
How to insert a project note in Paratext.
P8TC 2.8.1 Notes - How to Comment, Edit, View Changes and Resolve Notes
How to comment, edit, view changes and resolve project notes in Paratext.
P8TC 2.8.2 Notes - Open and Use Notes
How to open and use the Project Notes List window in Paratext.
P8TC 2.8.3 Notes - Filter and Sort Notes
How to filter and sort the list of notes shown in the Notes List window in Paratext.
P8TC 2.8.4 Notes - Change and Reattach Notes
How to change which words a note is attached to in Paratext.
P8TC 2.8.5 Notes - Search for Notes and Use Hashtags in Notes
How to search for notes and use hashtags to find notes in Paratext.
P8TC 3.1.1 Biblical Terms Tool - Marking Renderings
How to use the Biblical Biblical Terms tool to mark renderings. Biblical Terms tool part 1 of 3.
P8TC 3.1.2 Biblical Terms Tool - Correcting Renderings
How to use the Biblical Biblical Terms tool to correct renderings. Biblical Terms tool part 2 of 3.
P8TC 3.1.3 Biblical Terms Tool - Names
How to use the Biblical Biblical Terms tool to mark renderings for names (including how to use the "Guess Renderings" feature). Biblical Terms tool part 3 of 3.
Reducing the Number of Renderings Needed in Biblical Terms Tool
In some cases the number of approved renderings for a Biblical term can become very large. If this happens because a language has many suffixes and prefixes, Paratext has three methods to allow the Biblical Terms tool to only list roots or stems.
How to Register as a User for Paratext
How to register as a new user for Paratext 8 or 9, and how to enter their Registration Code in Paratext.
P8TC 3.3 Using Interlinearizer with a Back Translation
How to use the interlinearizer with a back translation
P8TC 3.2 Back Translation
Learn to create a back translation and keep it in sync with the base project.
P8TC 3.4B More Basic Checks - Part 2
More Basic Checks including checks of references, quotations, quoted text, unmatched pairs of punctuation, numbers, capitalization and repeated words. Part 2 of 2.
P8TC 3.4A More Basic Checks - Part 1
More Basic Checks including checks of references, quotations, quoted text, unmatched pairs of punctuation, numbers, capitalization and repeated words. Part 1 of 2.
P8TC 4.1 Collaboration Tools
Uisng collaboration tools with Paratext. Paratext Live, Chorus Hub, external monitors and projectors.
P8TC 5.1 More on Editing
More on Editing including additional markers and the Find and Replace commands.
P8TC 6.1a Parallel Passages Tool
Introduction to the Parallel Passages tool in Paratext.
P8TC 6.1b Parallel Passages Tool - Edits and Filters
-How to use the Parallel Passages tool when an approved parallel passage has been edited. -Using filters to quickly find parallel passages.
P8TC 6.5.1 Footnotes and Cross References
Advanced footnotes and cross references, five sections
P8TC 6.5.2 Invalid Cross References
Fixing invalid cross references
More on User Registration
Answering some questions you might have about the registration process.
Project Migration
Paratext 7 to 8 Project Migration
Paratext Lite
Paratext Lite: A Companion to Paratext Bible Translation Software
Please read our important announcement for Paratext 8 users. Ongoing support for Paratext 8 ended on Dec 31, 2021. Paratext 8 will continue to work with Paratext 9, but our focus is now on improving Paratext 9.
We hope you are able to upgrade to Paratext 9 soon.