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English Version: <p>Graveyard Shift %s</p><ul> Translated Version: <p>ночная смена %s</p><ul>

Before you're able to begin translating you'll need to pass a short translation test. In order to pass the test your written language skills must be of a high level in both languages. Each user is given three chances to pass the test successfully. Visit the Steam Translation Server page and click on thebutton. Once you've clicked on the button follow the prompts to sign in.Once you're signed in you'll see a drop down menu at the top of the page which allows you to select your language. Click onwhen you're done making your selection.You'll then be taken to the applicant test page. There is a limit to how many pending applications can be in the system at a time, so if there are to many pending approval, you'll need to return at a later date to make your submission. It's also possible for applications to be disabled entirely if there is no need for new translators at the time.The test involves translating a few paragraphs from English into your selected language. Below the English text on the page there is a box for you to write your translation in. You'll need to replace the existing English text into your selected language.The text within the box is wrapped in HTML tags, these tags must be left intact otherwise the system will refuse your translation. The HTML tags are the letters and symbols wrapped in < and > brackets. Text can also include unwrapped variables such asfor example, these also must be left intact.When you're ready to submit your translation click on the button below the text box which saysOnce you've clicked the button you'll be given a chance to change your translation before it sends. Once you've submitted it you'll see a box where you can type your email address into, this is where applicant status updates will be sent to.If your submission was approved you'll receive an e-mail stating so. Submissions are reviewed by both Valve and Steam Translation moderators. Submissions are approved whenever time permits, so it might take some time before you'll receive a response.