Writing Skill

Translation HUD

Copy text and see a natural English translation above your keyboard.

Curated SkillWriting
Skill Overview

What this Skill helps you do

Copy text and see a natural English translation above your keyboard.

Authorized Tools

Tools this Skill can use

Use Cases

When to use it

Translate a copied message into everyday English before replying.
Understand foreign-language text without opening a separate translation app.
Preview a translation above the keyboard while staying in the current app.
Use English translation as a bridge for writing a response.
How To Use

From install to action

1

Download Acti and enable the keyboard on your iPhone or Android phone.

2

Add Translation HUD to your Acti keyboard and assign it to a key you like.

3

Copy the text you want to translate into English.

4

Long-press your assigned Skill key to see the translation preview above the keyboard.

Guide

What Translation HUD does

Translation HUD turns copied text into natural, everyday English. The public Skill data describes the flow as copying text, holding one key, and seeing the English translation above your keyboard.

Guide

Why it belongs on the keyboard

Translation is often needed while reading or replying in another app. Keeping it in the keyboard reduces app switching and helps you understand the message before you type back.

Guide

Best use cases

This Skill is useful for quick comprehension, chat replies, social posts, and snippets of text. For legal, medical, or high-stakes translation, verify the result with a professional source.

FAQ

Translation HUD FAQ

What language does Translation HUD output?

The Skill is designed to output a natural English translation of the copied source text.

Does it replace a full translation app?

No. It is a lightweight translation preview for the moment when you are reading or replying from the keyboard.

Should I verify important translations?

Yes. For sensitive or high-stakes text, always verify the translation before relying on it.

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