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From: Gravitt, Michael (HM Health Solutions Inc)
Date: Oct 22, 2019 6:06AM

Hello all,

I am new to this list, and am looking forward to learning and contributing! Thank you for welcoming me!

I am curious if anyone has had experience with the translation of webpages into other languages using automated tools?

For example, if we use an automated tool to translate an English webpage into Spanish, French, etc., can alt-attributes be included in the translation so that all of the accessibility text also gets translated? Or does this end up becoming more of a manual effort?

Any experience or ideas appreciated.

Thanks!

Mike Gravitt
Pittsburgh, PA