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How to use the checking tools (1.4)

Paratext has several tools for checking the consistency and accuracy of a translation. These Checks are listed in My Tasks view in the Assignments and progress window. Some checks require some set-up.

caution

It is important to correct any problems with chapter and verse markers, so Paratext can show exactly where problems are found.

tip

You do not need to have finished drafting a book before you start looking at the issues.

To view Chapter/Verse Number issues​

  1. Click the issue count.
    • Paratext lists the items in a window panel.
  2. Close the Assignments and progress window.

You may need to adjust your window layout to view the issues and the translation in a convenient way.

  • Double-click an issue
    • Paratext moves to that reference.

Typical issues​

  • Duplicated verse: This can often be due to an error later in this chapter.
  • Verse Number in heading : When there is a section heading followed by a cross-reference heading, you need to add a paragraph before the verse number (e.g. \p).
  • Verse Missing :
    • Is there a space between the v and the verse number? If not add a space.
    • Is there is a space after the verse number?
    • Is there a space after the \? If so, delete it.
  • Click Rerun, click Yes to save the changes.

Next time you open the Assignments and Progress dialog it will display the up-to-date number of issues left to be dealt with for this check.

To run the checks without a project plan​

  1. Open the menu for the project and under Tools, click Run Basic Checks.
  2. Click OK to run the selected checks.
    • Paratext lists the items in a window panel.

There will be a Verses Missing issue shown for a span of text that hasn’t been drafted yet.

Rerun the check whenever you want to remove resolved issues from the list.