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Non-English Web Browser Translation Instructions

Google Chrome offers language translation tools for page text and spoken audio.

If you need training or web content in a language other than English, these instructions may help you access those settings. Language settings for Google Chrome are found in two separate locations.

Instructions to translate written page content in Google Chrome:

Step 1 Accordion Closed

In Google Chrome, click the vertical elipsis ( ⋮ ) icon in the top right corner of the screen to access the “Customize and Control” tools.

A webpage from Northern Arizona University’s website is displayed. The top navigation bar includes the NAU logo on the left and menu links such as Research, Athletics, Alumni, Giving, Locations, and Quick Links. Below the navigation menu, the page shows a large banner promoting the 2025–26 FAFSA being open, with a button labeled “File your FAFSA.” On the left side of the banner, a person is seated at a desk using a laptop with the NAU logo visible on the front. A coffee mug is placed beside the laptop. The background includes a blue wall and a circular patterned wall decoration. An icon in the top right corner of the webpage shows a highlighted user‑account or profile area.

 

Step 2 Accordion Closed

A new menu will open. Scroll down and click on “Translate.”

A webpage from Northern Arizona University is shown with the main navigation menu at the top. Below the header, there is a large banner advertising that the 2025–26 FAFSA is now open, with a button labeled “File your FAFSA.” On the left side of the banner, a person is sitting at a desk using a laptop with the NAU logo on it, and a mug is placed next to the laptop. On the right side of the screen, a browser menu is open, and an arrow highlights the “Translate” option.

Step 3 Accordion Closed

Select the language you need from the list, or click on the vertical ellipsis ( ⋮ ) and select “choose another language” to search for the language you need.

Now the written content viewed through Chrome will be translated into your language of choice.

A Northern Arizona University webpage is shown with a navigation bar at the top. The page displays a large banner in Spanish announcing that the 2025–26 FAFSA is open. A person sits at a desk using a laptop with an NAU logo, with a mug next to the laptop. At the top right of the screen, a browser translation menu is open, showing language options including “Detected Language” and “Spanish.”

 

Instructions to translate audio content into subtitles in Google Chrome:

Audio translations are handled using the “Live Caption” and “Live Translate” tools.

Step 1 Accordion Closed

Access the “Customize and Control” tools by clicking the vertical ellipsis ( ⋮ ) icon in the top right corner of the screen.

A new menu will open. Scroll down and click on “Settings.”

A Northern Arizona University webpage is open, showing a banner about the 2025–26 FAFSA being available. A person is seated at a desk using a laptop with an NAU logo, and there is a mug next to the laptop. On the right side of the browser window, a settings menu is open, and an arrow highlights the “Settings” option near the bottom of the menu. Another arrow points to the browser’s profile icon at the top of the screen.

 

Step 2 Accordion Closed

In the Settings menu click “Accessibility.”

The Chrome browser Settings page is open. The left side shows a vertical menu with options such as Autofill and passwords, Privacy and security, Performance, Appearance, Search engine, and others. A large red arrow points to the “Accessibility” option in the left menu. On the right side, a section titled “You and Google” is visible, showing account sync information and options to manage the Google account, customize the Chrome profile, and import bookmarks and settings.

Step 3 Accordion Closed

Turn on the “Live Caption” control. Then turn on the “Live Translate” control and select the language you wish to translate to.

Now video/audio played through Chrome will be captioned in the language of your choice.

The Chrome Accessibility settings page is open. Several accessibility options are visible, including “Live Caption,” which has a toggle switch turned on. Below it are options for supported caption languages. Farther down, there are settings for “Live Translate” and “Translate captions,” with a dropdown menu set to Spanish. Red arrows point to the Live Caption toggle, the Live Translate option, and the Translate captions dropdown menu.

Step 4 Accordion Closed

You can customize your Live Captions in Chrome to make them easier to read. Hover the mouse over the browser window and:

  • Dismiss captions with the X button. (Captions will reappear if you refresh the page and restart video.)
  • Click and drag captions to move them on your browser screen.
  • Use the bubble in the top left corner of the caption window to open the accessibility menu to change languages and settings.