..  include:: /Includes.rst.txt

..  _introduction:

============
Introduction
============

..  tip::

    New to localization TYPO3 with Crowdin?

    - Get an introduction in
      :ref:`Localization with Crowdin <t3coreapi:xliff-translating-server-crowdin>`
    - Getting started with online translation:
      :ref:`Online translation with Crowdin <t3coreapi:crowdin-crowdin-translation>`

..  _what-it-does:

What does it do?
================

The extension makes a connection between your TYPO3 instance and your account at
Crowdin and

- Enables you to make in-context translate TYPO3 core and available TYPO3
  extensions.
- Enables you to see and translate labels directly in both backend and frontend.
- Gives you access to the same tools as when translating in Crowdin (Translation
  Memory, Glossary, etc.).

..  figure:: /Images/crowdin-view.png
    :class: with-shadow
    :alt: Crowdin integration into TYPO3

    Crowdin integration into TYPO3.

Once installed, use the Crowdin icon in the TYPO3 top bar to start localizing your
TYPO3 instance and extensions:

..  figure:: /Images/crowdin-toolbar.png
    :class: with-shadow
    :alt: Toolbar for Crowdin

    Context menu for Crowdin in the TYPO3 top bar.