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Can Microsoft Sway Translate a Newsletter from English to Spanish?

Maira Mehtab Sep 22, 2026 869 views

Question details

The user is looking for a way to automatically translate selected sections or an entire newsletter in Microsoft Sway from English to Spanish.

Product: Microsoft Sway
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Creating a multilingual newsletter or sharing content with a Spanish-speaking audience.
Observed behavior: Microsoft Sway currently lacks a built-in feature to automatically translate text directly within the application.

Before you start

Since Microsoft Sway does not offer built-in automatic translation, ensure you have an external translation service (like Microsoft Translator or Google Translate) open in another tab to assist with the text conversion.

Solution 1Recommended

Use an External Translation Service

Manually translate your English text into Spanish using a third-party translation tool and paste it back into your Sway newsletter.

Because Microsoft Sway does not natively support in-app translation, the most reliable method is to process your text through an external translator and manually replace the content.

Copy your text

Open your Microsoft Sway newsletter and highlight the English text you want to translate, then press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac) to copy it.

Translate the content

Open a translation service like Microsoft Translator, Google Translate, or DeepL in your browser, paste the text, and select 'Spanish' as the target language.

Replace the text in Sway

Copy the generated Spanish text, return to your Sway document, and paste it over the original English text or into a new text block.

Submit a Feature Request: If you would like Microsoft to add native translation features, you can submit a request or vote on existing ideas in the Microsoft Sway Feedback Community.

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While Microsoft Sway lacks built-in translation, WPS Office offers comprehensive word processing with robust built-in translation tools. You can easily create beautifully formatted newsletters and translate them instantly within the app, while enjoying full compatibility with Microsoft Office file formats.

1. Create your newsletter: Open WPS Writer and design your document using the rich text editing tools or available templates.
2. Access the translation tool: Navigate to the 'Review' tab on the top ribbon.
3. Translate instantly: Click 'Translate' to instantly convert your selected text or the entire document into Spanish without leaving the application.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I duplicate a Sway to make a separate Spanish version?

Yes. You can click the three dots (More Options) in the top right corner of your Sway and select 'Duplicate this Sway'. You can then manually replace the English text with Spanish in the duplicated version to maintain two separate language links.

Does Microsoft Translator integrate directly with Sway?

No, Microsoft Translator does not currently integrate directly into Microsoft Sway for real-time authoring translation, which is why manual copy-pasting is required.

Can readers translate a Sway newsletter on their own?

Yes. If a reader opens your Sway newsletter in a modern web browser like Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome, they can use the browser's built-in translation feature to translate the entire webpage into Spanish.

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