Anton Konashenok wrote:
The target-below-source layout was the norm for CAT tools 15 years ago (pre-2009 Trados, Wordfast Classic, Metatexis, etc.). Some tools allow both layouts. I seriously suggest giving this layout a try - it will take time to get used to, but in the end you may even find it more comfortable, as your eyes travel a much smaller distance between source and target, and there is no chance of your gaze accidentally drifting one row below or above the current line while doing so. Thus, it reduces your eye strain.
[Edited at 2021-01-28 15:36 GMT]
But, when revising I find that the horizontal layout gives a better feel of the target text flowing, which helps me making adjustments accordingly and more easily locating which segments should be merged or split.
I've tried the vertical layout with my current CAT tool, but maybe just not enough.
Thanks for your input anyway.