Purpose: Extension usage guide
๐ฏ Basic Usage
Open any email in Thunderbird containing text in a foreign language
Select the text you want to translate with your mouse. You can select individual words, sentences, or the entire email text
Right-click on the selected text
In the context menu, select "Translate to [Your language]"
The extension will show the translation in two ways:
- Instant notification - brief translation in system notification
- Separate window - detailed translation with copy capabilities
๐ฅ๏ธ Extension Interface
Popup (extension icon)
When you click the BuxarTranslate icon in Thunderbird, a popup opens with the following elements:
๐ Last Translation
Displays history of the last completed translation with preserved formatting
๐ Language Selection
Dropdown list with 100+ supported languages for setting target translation language
๐ Language Search
Search field for quickly finding languages by name or code
โก Quick Languages
Panel with 5 frequently used languages for instant switching
โฐ Time Settings
Setting automatic translation window close time (5-300 seconds)
๐พ Save Settings
Button to apply changed settings
Translation Window
After performing translation, a separate window opens with detailed information:
๐ Original Text
Source text with detected language and preserved formatting
๐ Translated Text
Translation result with preserved structure and line breaks
๐ Copy
Button to copy translation to clipboard
โ Close
Manual close button (Escape key also works)
โฐ Timer
Indicator of remaining time until automatic closure
โน๏ธ Information
Translation details: source and target languages, execution time, used service
โจ๏ธ Hotkeys and Tips
Quick Navigation
- Enter in language search field - select first found language
- Escape in translation window - immediately close window
- Click on quick language button - instantly switch target language
Efficient Usage
- Configure quick languages - add most frequently used languages for quick access
- Use search - for quick switching between rare languages
- Optimize display time - set comfortable automatic close time
- Copy translations - use copy button for quick paste into replies
๐ง Working with Different Text Types
Short Texts
Perfect for instant notifications. Quick translation without opening additional windows.
Long Emails
For large texts, use translation window with scrolling and copying capabilities.
Formatted Text
The extension preserves line breaks and basic text structure during translation.
Technical Terms
Google Translate handles technical and professional vocabulary well.