100 Tips # 41: Does the Mac Have a Dictionary?



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Shorter answer: Hell yes.

Longer answer: There is an application called Dictionary (you can find it in your Applications folder or search for it with Spotlight) that contains detailed entries for thousands of words and phrases.

Sources include the New Oxford American Dictionary, the Oxford American Writer, the Apple Dictionary and Wikipedia. Yes, you can browse Wikipedia directly in the Dictionary application if you wish.

Integrated Dictionary

The dictionary is integrated into the system. You will find it in unexpected places (but useful). For example, start typing a word somewhere, then press Option + Esc on your keyboard. A list of suggested words will appear instantly in situ. (It works in many applications, but not all.)

You can also search the dictionary from the Spotlight menu. Simply type in the box and dictionary entries will appear in the Definition sub-section.

(You read the 41st article in our series, 100 tips and tricks about essential Mac software for Windows switches.These articles explain to beginners under OS X some of the most basic concepts of using a Mac . To know more.)

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