# How to translate/edit texts/words?

1. From the admin dashboard go to **Plugins** -> **Add New**

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**2.** Search for the **Loco Translate** plugin.

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**3. Install and activate the plugin**

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**4.  Create or select a language**

* Create new language file for Civi and Civi Framework

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/H9LbmoY_nq4>" %}

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Go back to **Loco**, and **paste the text** into the search box and translate it, as below picture:

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{% hint style="info" %}
**For the Civi Framework, please follow the same steps.**\
The text you want to edit may be located in either the **Civi Theme** or the **Civi Framework**.\
Make sure to check and search in both locations when using the Loco Translate plugin.
{% endhint %}

> **Note:** **You need to create 2 files.POT for civi Themes and civi-framwork Plugins in Loco Translate**

## Quick Video Tutorial

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/H9LbmoY_nq4>" %}