autopropagation does not work!

Question

I have a huge document to deliver in a week. Although I have set up my options, the autopropagation does not work! I have no idea why. I have gone to "editor" autopropagation" and tickedthe boxes... Nothing... Trados Studio options window showing the 'Propagation automatique' settings with checkboxes for enabling auto-propagation and related options, all selected.

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[edited by: RWS Community AI at 2:28 PM (GMT 1) on 13 Aug 2025]

Marie-Pierre Koch · Accepted Answer

Thank you! what do you mean by "reset Studio"? close it and open it again?

RWS Community AI · Answer

Probability score: 0.7 
 Question improvement suggestion: Please provide the exact version of Trados Studio you are using and any specific error messages you may have encountered. 
 In the meantime, based on the information you have provided, here is a suggested answer to your question: 
 Hello! 
 It sounds like you're experiencing some challenges with the auto-propagation feature in Trados Studio. Let's go through some steps to troubleshoot this issue: 
 **Step 1:** Check your settings. 
 - Go to **File** > **Options** > **Editor** > **Auto-propagation**. 
 - Ensure that auto-propagation is enabled and that the minimum match value is set appropriately (at least 70% is recommended). 
 **Step 2:** Verify if Track Changes is activated. 
 - If Track Changes is on, auto-propagation will not work. You may need to deactivate it to allow auto-propagation to function properly. 
 **Step 3:** Look for the Confirm Auto-propagation window. 
 - Sometimes, this window may be misplaced between screens or off-screen. Try resetting your window layout by going to the **View** tab and selecting **Reset Window Layout**. 
 **Step 4:** Check for TM penalty settings. 
 - If you have modified any TM penalty settings, it could affect auto-propagation. Ensure that the TM penalty is set to zero to avoid any issues. 
 **Step 5:** Experiment with settings. 
 - Since there are various settings for auto-propagation, it may be beneficial to experiment with them to find the optimal configuration for your document. 
 If you continue to experience issues after trying these steps, please provide the exact version of Trados Studio you are using, as well as any specific error messages you may have encountered. This information will help in diagnosing the problem more effectively. 
 I hope this answer addressed your question. If not, please reject the answer, add the question improvement suggestion information, and click the RWS Community AI checkbox on the right to try again. 
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autopropagation does not work!