Yes, we work with all standard MadCap Flare output formats and verify localized content against each target you specify. The three most common outputs we handle are HTML5 (responsive web-based help), PDF (print-ready documentation), and Microsoft Word (for review or downstream editing). Each format has distinct localization considerations that we address during the DTP and QA phases.
For HTML5 output, we verify responsive layout behavior across common viewport sizes, ensuring that translated content reflows correctly in desktop and mobile views. We check that the search index includes all localized content, navigation elements (top nav, side nav, breadcrumbs) display properly in the target language, and any custom skin strings (button labels, placeholder text) have been translated. Right-to-left languages such as Arabic and Hebrew receive additional layout verification for mirroring and text direction.
For PDF output, the primary concerns are text expansion and font handling. Many European languages run significantly longer than English, and Asian languages may require completely different typefaces. We adjust master pages, frame sizes, and running headers/footers to accommodate the translated text. We verify page breaks, table widths, image-text relationships, and cross-reference formatting throughout the document. Hyphenation rules are applied per the target language conventions.
For Word output, we ensure that the exported document maintains proper styling, heading hierarchy, and table of contents generation. Word output is frequently used by clients who need to circulate documentation for internal review before final publication, so clean formatting is especially important.
Before delivery, we compile each requested output from the localized Flare project and run a side-by-side comparison with the source-language version. Any rendering discrepancies are corrected in the project files (not patched in the output), ensuring that your team can rebuild the outputs at any time with consistent results.
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French
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Spanish
Italian
Dutch