diff --git a/translate/file-formats/01.md b/translate/file-formats/01.md index 72a4f4a..ee04e82 100644 --- a/translate/file-formats/01.md +++ b/translate/file-formats/01.md @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ USFM is a type of markup language that tells a computer program how to format th When a computer program that can read USFM sees this, it is able to format all of the chapter markers the same way (for instance, with a larger number) and all the verse numbers the same way (for instance, with a small superscript number). -***Bible translations must be in USFM for us to be able to use it!*** +**Bible translations need to be written with USFM markers for us to be able to use them!** To read more about USFM notation, please read http://paratext.org/about/usfm . @@ -30,9 +30,9 @@ Though it is strongly encouraged to only do a translation using USFM markers, so ### Conclusion -The easiest way to get content marked up with USFM or Markdown is by using an editor that is specifically designed to do that. If a word processor or a text editor is used, these markings must be manually entered. +The easiest way to get content marked up with USFM is by using an editor that is specifically designed to do that. If a word processor or a text editor is used, these markers must be manually entered. *Note: Making text bold, italic, or underlined in a word processor does not make it bold, italic, or underlined in a markup language. This type of formatting must be done by writing the designated symbols.* -When contemplating which software to use, please keep in mind that translation is not just about words; there are a lot of technical aspects that need to be taken into consideration. Whatever software is used, just remember that Bible translations need to be written using USFM markers. +When contemplating which software to use, please keep in mind that translation is not just about words; there are many technical aspects that need to be taken into consideration. Whatever software is used, just remember that Bible translations need to be written using USFM markers.