Mar 16, 2026
How to Disable Google Translate
If your test in Canvas is being proctored online with proctoring software and you are concerned that using Google Chrome's automatic translation feature will trigger an Academic Honor Policy violation during an exam (especially language placement or proficiency exams), you can disable it using the following steps before you take your exam:
- Click on the three dots on the top right of the window and click on Settings.

- Type in Translate in the search field or select the Languages sub-menu from the left-hand menu navigation.

- Under the Google Translate section of the Languages menu, you have three options:
- Toggle off "Use Google Translate";
- Ensure no languages are listed under the "Automatically translate these languages" section; or
- Add your target language to the section titled "Never offer to translate these languages".

Re-enabling After the Exam
After the exam, you can enable the browser's translation feature by following the steps 1-3 listed above to turn the tool back on.

