What is 'long text editor' in SAP BC-DOC-TTL - Translation Tools?

long text editor - Overview

• Component: BC-DOC-TTL

• Component Name: Translation Tools

• Description: Long text objects are translated in the long text editor. In systems on a Basis Release up to and including 7.02, translators work in a SAPscript-based long text editor. When a translator opens a long text object for translation in a system on Basis Release 7.31 or higher, it is converted automatically from its original format such as SAPscript to XML. All formatting information and technical links are stored in protected XML tags. When the translator saves an active version of his or her translation, the text is converted back to the original format.

long text editor - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  The long text editor is a component of the SAP Translation Tools (BC-DOC-TTL) module. It is used to create, edit, and store long texts in multiple languages. Long texts are used to store detailed descriptions of objects, such as materials, customers, and vendors. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The long text editor can be accessed from the SAP Easy Access menu. Once in the editor, users can create new long texts or edit existing ones. The editor also allows users to store multiple versions of a text in different languages. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a new long text, it is important to save it in the correct language. This will ensure that the correct version of the text is displayed when it is used in other parts of the system. Additionally, users should always save their work before exiting the editor. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The long text editor is part of the SAP Translation Tools module (BC-DOC-TTL). Other components of this module include the short text editor and the translation environment. These components are used to create and maintain translations for objects in SAP systems.