Translate entered text with the Action button
The Action button runs a shortcut, then ask for text, detect its language, translate it, and show the result.
The Action button runs a shortcut can start the listed Apple action in Shortcuts.
The Action button runs a shortcut
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How to do it
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Create and name the shortcut
Tap Create shortcut, then rename the new shortcut exactly to CanMyFlow Translate. Return to CanMyFlow when the name is set.
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Add Ask for Input
Open the shortcut, tap Add Action, search for Ask for Input, and add it. Set the input type to Text.
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Add Translate Text
Open the shortcut again, add Translate Text, use the Asked Input as its text, and choose the target language you want.
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Add Show Result
Open the shortcut again, add Show Result after Translate Text, and make sure it displays the translated text.
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Test, then assign the Action button
Test the shortcut from CanMyFlow. After it returns successfully, open Settings > Action Button, choose Shortcut, and select CanMyFlow Translate.
Ask for text, detect its language, translate it, and show the result
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