How to translate a document within Microsoft Word Open your document in Microsoft Word. Click on the search bar at the top of the Word window. This is usually labeled as "Tell me what you want to do" or simply "Search." Type "Translate" into the search bar. Select "Translate Document" from the search results. This will open the translation options. Choose your target language from the list of available languages. Click "Translate" to start the translation process. Word will create a new document with the translated text.