Using a Custom Translator with Azure Cognitive Services

Translating text can be tricky business. Sure, by using online services and tools, you can quickly find out how to say “Hello”, “that dog is green”, and “where’s the closest taco stand?” But what about when the conversation needs to be more contextual and specific to your company/business/audience? Certain phrases and terms can mean completely different things in different contexts, so making sure your translations are accurate is uber-important. If you find that standard translation services aren’t cutting it, you can use the Azure Custom Translator service for your content. In this article, I’ll walk you through setting up a Custom Translator project, create a model, and customizing your translations.