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Issue 157: working on the bold sentence with "must be written in USFM."
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@ -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.