A non-translatable list is a list of names, abbreviations, words, and expressions not for translation. These must be copied to the translation. Gridly identifies these texts based on a non-translatable list that you create and suggests them as you translate.

Create a non-translatable list

• Click next to your company name to open the dropdown menu and click Localization settings.
• Under Localization settings, select Non-translatable lists tab, or open this link: https://app.gridly.com/localization/non-translatable 
• Click Create a list to create a new non-translatable list.

Assign and use the non-translatable list

• Enable non-translatable list: Click the toggle to enable the list.
• Assign non-translatable lists to projects: Click Select a project to assign, then select project(s) from the list.

Add non-translatable expressions 

Import list

• Open on the left of the translatable list, then select Import list from the drop-down menu. 
• Click Import list then select a CSV/XLSX file.

Add manually

• Click to expand your new list, click +Add to add a new expression. 
• Enter the new non-translatable expression. 

Apply non-translatable terms during translation

CMS module

Here is how you can apply non-translatable terms in a Grid:

1.  Click on a cell.
2. Switch to the Non-translatable list tab.
3. Click Apply this term to insert it into your translations.

CAT module

To apply non-translatable terms in the CAT editor:

1. Click on the target cell of a segment.
2. Matching non-translatable terms will show up in the right-hand side TM - MT - Glossary panel. These terms are marked by the NT tags.
3. Double click on the term to insert it into the target cell.