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Achieving consistency (3.1b)

In this video we are going to look at some additional ways that the Biblical Terms Tool can help us achieve a consistent translation.

Set the verse filter​

  • Click the verses filter and select “Choose”.
    The Choose dialog box opens.
  • Click the Books tab.
  • Click New Testament.
    All the books in the New Testament are now selected.
  • Click [OK].

Find a biblical term​

  • Click in the Find box.
  • Type the text to find.

To correct a typo​

  • Click on the term
  • Click the Edit hyperlink.
  • Edit the text in this small window.
  • Click OK to save the changes.
    Paratext now recognises the rendering.

Approve a wording even though different​

  • Click on the red X.
    This tells Paratext that the wording is appropriate in this context even though there is not a specific, explicit rendering.

Add a note to remind to discuss​

  • Double click the first column next to the term.
    A note window opens
  • Type the note...
  • Click [OK].

Add another rendering​

  • Select the text
  • Click Add Rendering.
    The new rendering is added to the row in the Biblical Terms table.

Change a synonym​

For consistency’s sake we should change it.

  • Click the Edit hyperlink.
  • Change the word.
  • Click OK.

Found column​

When all occurrences of the biblical term have an identified rendering a tick is shown in the found column.

When the symbol in the Found column includes a tiny X it is to remind us that one of the renderings is a permitted omission of a rendering.