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Glossaries and style rules are unique to each of DeepL's global data centers and are not shared between them. Clients using [regional endpoints](/docs/getting-started/regional-endpoints) can't access glossaries or style rules created in the UI at this time.
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## Choosing the right feature

Here's when to use each customization feature for the best results. The [`context` parameter](/docs/learning-how-tos/examples-and-guides/how-to-use-context-parameter) can also be used to improve translations of ambiguous or short text.

| Use case | Glossaries | Style rules | Custom instructions | Translation memories | Context parameter |
| :---- | :----: | :----: | :----: | :----: | :----: |
| **Consistent domain-specific terminology** | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| **Brand and product names** | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| **Formatting conventions (dates, numbers, punctuation)** | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| **Tone and phrasing** | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| **Reusing previously approved translations** | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| **Ambiguous words or short snippets** | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| **Consistent gender or name spelling** | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |

## Feature guides

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**This guide shows you:**
- When to use `context` (and when not to)
- How to use `context` to resolve ambiguous words, genders, or transliterations
- How to choose between `context`, Glossaries, and Style Rules
- Where to find a comparison of `context` with DeepL's customization features

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## Choosing the right feature for your needs
## Choosing the right feature

Different DeepL features solve different problems. Use this table to decide which best suits your use case.

| Use Case | Context Parameter | Glossaries | Style Rules |
|----------|:----------------:|:----------:|:-----------:|
| **Ambiguous words** | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| **Consistent gender or spelling** | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| **Consistent domain-specific terminology** | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| **Brand names** | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| **Tone and style** | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| **Formatting rules** | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| **Translation instructions** | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
The `context` parameter is one of several ways to influence translation output. For a comparison of `context` with glossaries, style rules, custom instructions, and translation memories, see [Choosing the right feature](/docs/customize/overview#choosing-the-right-feature).

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