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How Do I  Step-by-step instructions for common tasks

Search  Index of Help topics and features

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Close

Definition, Close

Purpose

Use Close to exit the program.

Steps

1	Choose Close from the Definition menu.


Undo

Edit, Undo

Purpose

Use Undo to reverse your last action in the Edit Window box.

Steps

1	Choose Undo from the Edit menu.


Copy

Right mouse button, Copy

Purpose

Use Copy to copy text from a dictionary entry to the Clipboard, from which you can then paste or replace the text in your document.

Steps

1	Select the text you want to copy.

You can select the entire entry.

2	Press the right mouse button and select Copy from the pop-up menu.

See Also

Replace


Paste

Edit, Paste

Purpose

Use Paste with Copy to paste text from the Clipboard to your document or to paste text from an entry to the Edit Window.

Steps

1	Copy text from an entry.

You can select the entire entry.

2	Position the insertion point in your document where you want to paste the text.

or

Position the insertion point in the Edit Window.

3	Press Ctrl+v.

or

Select Paste from the Edit menu.

See Also

Copy


Replace

Right mouse button, Replace

Purpose

Use Replace to paste dictionary text into your document by inserting text or replacing existing text.

Steps

1	Position the insertion point in your document where you want to insert text from the dictionary.

or

Select a word or phrase that you want to replace.

2	Select the word or phrase in the dictionary that you want to paste into the document.

4	Choose the Replace button.

or

Choose Replace from the Right mouse button menu.

See Also

Copy


Search on Definitions

Search on Definitions

Purpose

Use Search on Definitions to search definitions for entries that contain the word you specify.

Only the definition text is searched, not words in the etymological information.  The full keyword that you specify is found rather than parts of the keyword.  You can make your search more specific by including search commands or wildcard characters.

Steps

To perform a general search,

1	Choose Search on Definitions from the Search pop-up list.

2	Type the keyword in the Edit Window and then choose Lookup.

3	While the search list is being assembled, go to the definition of any word by clicking the word.

or

Use the up or down arrow to look at each entry, sequentially, in the search list.

To make your search more specific,

1	Type a keyword in the Edit Window.

2	If you want to specify a search filter, choose Filter, make selections, then choose OK.

3	Click [image] to select and insert a search command or wildcard character.

You can also type the search command symbol or wildcard character in the Edit Window.

4	Choose Lookup.

See Also

Definition Search Filter

Search Commands

Wildcard Characters


Filters

Filter

Filters

Purpose

Use Search Filters to set parameters and restrictions on your searches.

See Also

Browse Filter

Definition Search Filter
Anagram Filter


Definition Search Filter

Search on Definitions, Filter

Purpose

Use Definition Search Filter to select the part(s) of the entry to search, select the categories or groups of words to search, specify the range of words in which to search, and select case sensitivity and word forms.

Steps

1	Choose Search on Definitions from the Search pop-up list.

2	Choose Filter.

3	Select from the following options:

         	Select the blocks

Search only the individual parts of the entry you select.  You can choose Clear all or Select all.

         	Only if it has

Search only the categories or groups of words you select.  For example, search only for words with a picture in the entry.

         	Proximity

When searching for multiple words, search within a range of words.

         	Case Sensitivity

Search for words in the case in which you type them.  For example, a search for atom would not search for Atom.

         	Find all Forms

Search for entries containing any form of a word.  For example, searching for march would also search for marches, marching, and marched.

4	Choose OK.

See Also

Search on Definitions


Anagrams

Anagrams

Purpose

Use Anagrams to search for words that are anagrams of other words or a group of letters.  Anagram searching is not case sensitive.

Steps

1	Choose Anagrams from the Search pop-up list.

2	Type a word or a series of letters in the Edit Window.

3	If you want to specify a search filter, choose Filter, make selections, then choose OK.

4	Choose the Lookup button.

5	While the search list is being assembled, go to the entry of any word by clicking the word.

or

Use the up or down arrow to look at each entry, sequentially, in the search list.

See Also

Anagram Search Filter

Pause and Restart Button


Browse on Index

Browse on Index

Purpose

Use Browse on Index to look through a complete dictionary word list.  Browsing starts when you type a letter or series of letters.  Example

Steps

1	Choose Browse on Index from the Search pop-up list.

2	If you want to specify a search filter, choose Filter, make selections, then choose OK.

3	Type the first few letters of a word in the text box next to the pop-up..

Each time you add or delete letters, the search list is updated.

4	Click a word in the list to go to the entry of that word.

or

Use your keyboard’s up or down arrow to look at each entry, sequentially, in the search list.

See Also

Browse Search Filters

Pause and Restart Button


Pause, and Restart Button

Pause and Restart Button

Purpose

Use the button to the right of Lookup to pause the current search or to  restart a search that you have previously paused.

Steps

1	Choose a search type from the Search pop-up list, then choose Lookup if necessary.

2	While the search list is being assembled use the button below:

Pause a search.  While the pages of the book on the button are flipping, you may click this button to suspend the search.  Clicking it again will resume the search.

See Also

Lookup


View History

View history

Purpose

Use View history to show a list of words you have looked up in a session, with the most recent one on top.  You can quickly access dictionary entries in the list by clicking the words.

Steps

1	Choose View history from the Search pop-up list.

2	Click a word in the list to go to the entry of that word.

or

Use your keyboard’s up or down arrow to look at each entry, sequentially, in the list.

See Also

Environment


Preferences

Preferences

Purpose

Use Preferences to change dictionary options.  You can change the path and filename of the dictionary, change the color and font size of entry text, turn off parts of the entry, change hot keys, and change the language of the interface.  You can also specify the number of words kept in View history, turn off ToolTips and button text, save the workspace, and specify the screen layout.

Steps

1	Choose the Prefs button.

2	Choose from the following tabs:

         	Display

Change the font size and color of the entry text; turn off display of parts of the entry.

         	Environment

Specify the number of words to be kept in View history, specify that the workspace (your new preferences) will be saved, specify whether or not to show Help prompts, specify whether or not to display the logo on the main screen, and specify the screen layout.  Change the language of the interface. Specify the keystrokes you want to use from a non-Word or non-WordPerfect application to start the dictionary and to copy and paste.

         	Data Files

Change the path of various data files used by the dictionary.

See Also

Display

Environment

Data Files


Grammatical Reference

Grammatical Reference

Purpose

Steps

1

See Also


Pronunciation

Pronunciation

Purpose

Steps

1

See Also


Example

The 'painter' search command finds the word painter (for Search on Main Entry) or finds definitions that contain the word painter (for Search on Definitions) but does not find the related words painters or Painter or any definitions containing those forms.


About ...

About ...

Use About ... to see copyright information about the program.


Inserting Text (def)
Inserting Text

Inserting text places the selected text from the dictionary at the insertion point in the document and moves the rest of the text to the right to accommodate it.


Replacing Text (def)
Replacing Text

Replacing text replaces the selected text in the document with the selected text from the dictionary.


Find

Find button

Purpose

Use Find to locate a specific word in the currently displayed entry.

Steps

1	Choose the  Find button located in the toolbar above the entry.

2	Type the word you want to find in the Find in Definition dialog box.

You can include wildcard characters by typing them or by choosing the arrowhead button to the right of the Edit Window and selecting ? or *.

3	Select from the following options:

         	Whole Words Only

Search for whole words, not parts of words.

         	Case Sensitive

Search for words in the case in which you type them.  For example, if you type atom, the search would not find Atom.

         	Start at Cursor Position

Search for words from the insertion point forward or backward in the entry.  The search will not encompass the entire entry.

4	Choose Find Next to search forward through the entry.

or

Choose Find Previous to search backward through the entry.

5	Choose Close when you are done searching.


Search on Main Entry

Search on Main Entry

Purpose

Use Search on Main Entry to look up a word by its spelling.  You can narrow or broaden your search by including search commands or wildcard characters

Steps

To look up a word by typing it directly,

1	Choose Search on Main Entry from the Search pop-up list.

2	Type the word you want to look up in the text box.

3	Choose the Lookup button.

To make your search more specific,

1	Type the word(s) or part of the word(s) you want to look up in the Edit Window.

2	Click [image] to select and insert a search command or wildcard character.

You can also type the search command symbol or wildcard character in the Edit Window.

3	Choose the Lookup button.

4	While the search list is being assembled, go to the definition of any word by clicking the word.

or

Use your keyboard’s up or down arrow to look at each entry, sequentially, in the search list.

To look up a word used in a dictionary entry,

1	Place the insertion point on a word in an entry.

2	Click and hold the right mouse button with the cursor over the word.  A menu will appear with the option Lookup selected.  Release the button to look up the word.

See Also

Anagrams

Browse on Index

Pause and Restart Button

Search Commands

Search on Definitions

Wildcard Characters


Browse Search Filters

Browse on Index, Filter

Purpose

Use Browse Search Filters to select a category or group filter for your browse search.  For example, you can choose to search only for words that include an audio pronunciation in the entry.

Steps

1	Choose Browse on Index from the Search pop-up list.

2	Click the Filter button on the top button bar.

3	Select the categories or groups of words you want to search.

4	Choose OK.

See Also

Browse on Index


anagram (def)
Anagram

A word, phrase or sentence formed from another by rearranging its letters.  Example: raising is an anagram of air sign.


Display

Preferences, Display

Purpose

Use Display to change the font size and colors of the entry text and to turn off display of parts of the entry.

Steps

1	Choose the Prefs button.

2	Select the Display tab.

3	In the list under Blocks, select parts of the entry, then click a color under Select a Color to change the default color.

Choose Defaults to see the default colors and parts of the entry displayed.

4	Deselect check boxes to the right of the block names to turn off display of these blocks.

5	Select a Font size for the entry text from the Font size drop-down list.

6	Choose OK.


Clipboard (def)
Clipboard

A temporary storage area for copied text.


Environment

Preferences, Environment

Purpose

Use Environment to specify the number of words to be kept in View history, specify that you want to save the workspace (i.e., the preferences you are choosing), specify that you want to show ToolTip prompts, specify that you want to display text on the interface buttons, and specify the screen layout.

Steps

1	Choose the Preferences button.

2	Click the Environment tab.

3	Select from the following options:

General Settings

         	Save Workspace

Save everything you have specified for the main dictionary dialog box, including display size and location.

         	Show ToolTips

Display the Help prompts across the title bar.  These prompts give help based on where your mouse pointer is positioned.  For example, a different Help prompt displays for each menu item.

         	Text on Buttons

Turn the Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary logo on and off in the main dictionary dialog box.  If your screen space is limited, or if you want to display the dictionary and another application on screen at the same time, turning the logo off will allow you to make the main dictionary dialog box smaller.

         	Enter History Buffer

Specify the number of words that will be saved and will be displayed when you select View history.  The default is 20 words.  The maximum is 100.

Screen Layout

         	Vertical or Horizontal Split, Definition on Right, Left, Bottom, or Top

Arrange the layout of the search list and definitions.

Interface Language

         	Interface Language

Use this drop-down box to select the desired interface language.

4	Choose OK.

See Also

View History


Data Files

Preferences, Data Files

Purpose

Use Data Files to specify the path of specific program components.

Steps

1	Choose the Prefs button.

2	Select the Data Files tab.

3	Type in the path for the component in question.  You may also use the browse button to the right of the text field to search for the required component.

Dictionary Path

This is the location of the dictionary data file.

Shared Code Path

This is the location of program components such as the morphology and program .DLL’s.

User Dictionary Path

This is the location of the user dictionary data file.

4	Choose OK.


Anagram Search Filter

Anagrams, Filter

Purpose

Use Anagram Search Filter to find all possible letter combinations while using an anagram search or to specify the length of the anagrams you want to find.  For example, you can type a 5-letter word and specify that the program will find all anagrams that are more than two letters.  The search list will display all anagrams of three or more letters.

Steps

1	Choose Anagrams from the Search pop-up list.

2	Choose Filter.

3	Select Find all Letter Combinations to search for all anagrams, regardless of word length.

4	If you want to restrict the search to words of a certain length, select More than and specify the number of letters.

5	Choose OK.

See Also

Anagrams


Wildcard * Example

For example, ar* generates a list of all words starting with ar.

All words that match the entered word will be found whether they have the same capitalization as the word or not.

If you want to search for two words, type the letters for both words but do not include any spaces.  The search list will automatically include two (or more) word combinations that match the text you type as well as single words that match the total number of letters of the entered text.  For example, airsi*.


Wildcard ? Example

For example, to? finds all three-letter words that start with to.

All words that match the entered word will be found whether they have the same capitalization as the entered word or not.

If you want to search for two words, type letters for both words but do not include any spaces.  The search list will include two (or more) word combinations that match the text you type and single words that match the total number of letters of the entered text.  For example, air?ign.


Help Quick Reference

Click colored text or buttons to perform the following actions:

See another topic.

See a definition.

See a hint or more information.

See the main Help table of contents.

See a dialog box to help you search for Help topics on keywords.

See the previous topic displayed.

Print the current topic displayed.

Close Help.


Hint;
 Hint

If you want to do an anagram search for multiple words, type the letters without including any spaces.


Search Commands

Purpose

Use search commands to narrow or expand a search.

Steps

1	Choose Search on Main Entry or Search on Definitions from the Search pop-up list.

2	Type the word(s) or part of the word(s) you want to look up in the Edit Window.

3	Click [image] to select and insert a search command listed below.

You can also type the search command symbol in the Edit Window.

4	Choose the Lookup button.

or

Choose Lookup from the File menu.

Search Commands

         	&

AND.  Used with Search on Definitions only.  Narrows a search having two keywords by retrieving only those entries that have both keywords in their definitions.  Example

         	|

OR.  Used with Search on Definitions only.  Expands a search by retrieving entries that have either the first word or the second word in their definitions.  Example

         	!

NOT.  Used with Search on Definitions only.  Narrows a search by retrieving only those entries that have the first keyword in their definitions but not the second. Example

         	( )

Group.  Used with Search on Definitions only.  Determines the order or priority of the search.  Keywords enclosed in parentheses are searched first. Example

         	''

Exact Match.  Used with Search on Main Entry and Search on Definitions.  Finds the word or the entries that contain the word exactly as you have typed it, in form and case. Example

See Also

Wildcard Characters


Wildcard Characters

Purpose

Use wildcard characters to narrow or expand a search.

Steps

1	Choose Search on Main Entry or Search on Definitions from the Search pop-up list.

2	Type the word(s) or part of the word(s) you want to look up in the Edit Window.

3	Click [image] to select and insert a wildcard character listed below.

You can also type the wildcard character in the Edit Window.

4	Choose the Lookup button.

or

Choose Lookup from the File menu.

Wildcard Characters

         	*

You can represent a series of letters by the character *.  Example

         	?

You can represent a single letter by the character ?.  Example

See Also

Search Commands


Lookup

Purpose

Use Lookup with a Search type to look up a word in the dictionary.

Steps

1	Choose from the following topics for more information about using Lookup with different search types:

Anagrams

Search on Definitions

Search on Main Entry


wildcard (def)
Wildcard

A search feature that allows you to represent a single letter by the wildcard character ? or a series of letters by the wildcard character *.


Print

Print

Purpose

Use Print to print the current dictionary entry or search list.

Steps

1	Display the dictionary entry or search list you want to print.

2	Click the right mouse button.  Select Print from the pop-up menu.

3	Select Definition or Word list, then specify the number of columns, if necessary.

4	Choose OK.


Example

Typing g in the Edit Window after choosing Browse on Index displays a list of words starting with g.  Adding e to make ge changes the search list to words starting with ge, and so on.


Example

The painter & French search command finds every definition that contains both the word painter and the word French.


Example

The painter | French search command finds every definition that contains the word painter and every entry that contains the word French.


Example

The painter ! French search command finds every definition that contains the word painter but does not contain the word French.


Example

The (painter | sculptor) ! French search command finds every definition that contains the word painter as long as that definition does not contain the word French and every definition that contains the word sculptor as long as that definition does not contain the word French.

You can use no more than two commands unless you use a set of parentheses.  Parentheses must have both an opening and a closing parenthesis.


 Hint

To select text,

1	Click the mouse button where you want to start selecting.

2	Hold down the mouse button and move the pointer over the text you want to select.

3	Release the mouse button where you want to stop selecting.

The fastest way to select a word in a document or in a dictionary entry is to double-click it.


Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Purpose

Use Bookmarks to mark an entry and place it in the bookmark list.  Selecting Bookmark again for the same entry removes it from the list.

  The Bookmark button on the toolbar serves the same function.

Steps

1	Choose Bookmarks from the Search pop-up list.

2	The bookmark button flag in the toolbar will change from blue to red indicating that the entry is marked and added to the bookmark list.


Conjugator

Conjugator

Purpose

Use Conjugator to view all forms of the selected entry.  The Conjugator will display forms for all word types; Nouns, Verbs, etc.

Steps

1	Choose Conjugator from the Search pop-up list.  (Conjugator is not available for every dictionary.)

2	If the word you want to analyse is not in the lookup text field, type one in and click on the Lookup button.

2	The list box will display an Analysis element and all parts of speech for your word.

2	The part of speech folders can be expanded by clicking on the ‘+’ to the left of the folder.  Click on the ‘-‘ to collapse the folder.

2	Click on the checkbox to the left of the elements to display the word forms in the display window.


User Dictionary

User Dictionary

Purpose

The user dictionary holds personal words you wish to add to the dictionary.  Adding words to the User Dictionary does not add your words to the main dictionary, instead, it creates a private dictionary that can be browsed separately.  When searching for a word (Search on Main Entry), both dictionaries will be searched and hits from both the main and user dictionaries will be listed.

Steps

To browse in the User Dictionary:

1	Select User Dictionary from the Search Type menu.

2	Type in the word you want to find.

or

Scroll through the list and click on the word you wish to see.

When you Search on Main Entry (Search on Main Entry), the program will search both the main and user dictionaries.  If an entry is found that resides in the user dictionary, the tag ‘(ud)’ will be displayed to the right of the entry in the list.

To add a new entry in the User Dictionary:

1	Select User Dictionary from the Search Type menu.

2	Select Unlock from the User Dictionary menu or click the Lock button [image] on the toolbar.

The Lock button will display as unlocked [image]  and additional buttons will appear on the toolbar along with an Access Key List window.

3	Select New Entry from the User Dictionary menu or click the New Entry button [image] on the toolbar.

A Create New Entry dialog will appear.  Type in the Main Entry you want to add to the user dictionary and click OK.

4	Two new block tags will appear in the entry window. The <Main Entry> tag will already appear with your Main Entry entered.  To the right is the <Definition> tag.  You enter your definition to the right of this tag.

Additional tags that correspond to the block types found in the main dictionary can be added by clicking on the Block button [image] on the toolbar.  You enter your text relating to the blocks to the right of the selected tags.

5  Select Save Entry from the User Dictionary menu or click the Save button [image] on the toolbar.

Example

[When you reach step 3, and you see the Create New Entry dialog, type your entry, for example: form factor.  At step 4, to the right of the <Definition> tag, type: the physical size and shape of a computer device.  Add other information in the labeled block types, as appropriate, by clicking on the Block button [image]. Save the entry according to the instructions in step 4 below.]

To add a secondary Access Key to an entry:

1  Select Unlock from the User Dictionary menu or click the lock button [image] on the toolbar.

2  Click on the word in the list that contains the entry to which you want to add a secondary Access Key.

3  Click your right mouse button in the Access Key window and select New from the speed menu.  An ‘Add a new access key’ dialog will appear.  Enter your secondary key and click OK.

4  Select Save Entry from the User Dictionary menu or click the Save button [image] on the toolbar.

To remove an entry and its accompanying Main Entry:

1  Select User Dictionary from the Search Type menu.

2  Select Unlock from the User Dictionary menu or click the Lock button [image] on the toolbar.

3  Click on the word in the list that contains the entry that you want to delete.

4  Select Delete Entry from the User Dictionary menu.

To edit an entry:

1	Select User Dictionary from the Search Type menu.

2	Click on the word in the list that contains the entry that you want to edit.

3	Edit the entry.

4	Select Save Entry from the User Dictionary menu or click the Save button [image] on the toolbar.

To load an alternate User Dictionary:

1	Select Preferences from the Edit menu or click the Prefs button on the upper toolbar..

2	Select the Data Files tab in the Preferences dialog

3	In the Enter the User Dictionary Path edit box, enter an alternate path where the user dictionary you want to use resides.

4	Click OK.

If no user dictionary resides in the directory you select, the program will prompt you to create a new one.


Menu and Toolbar Functions

Menu and Toolbar Functions

File Menu

Lookup

Print

Close

Edit Menu

Undo

Copy

Paste

Find

Replace

Preferences

Filters

Search Type Menu

Browse on Index

Search on Main Entry

Search on Definitions

Anagrams

View History

Bookmarks

User Dictionary

X-Ref Menu

The current dictionary and other dictionaries you have installed are displayed on this menu.  With your insertion point in a word, cross-reference the word by choosing another dictionary.

User Dictionary Menu

Lock

Unlock

New Entry

Delete Entry

Save Entry

Show Tags

Help Menu

Using Help

Help Topics

Help Index

[Glossary

Pronunciation

Grammatical Reference]

About

Speed Menus

Browse List Speed Menu

Main Entry Hit List Speed Menu

Definition Window Speed Menu

Toolbars

Main Toolbar

Entry Window Toolbar

User Dictionary Toolbar

User Dictionary Editing Toobar


Browse List Speed Menu

In Browse List, right click mouse

Purpose

Use the Browse List Speed Menu to cross reference to other reference works without moving your cursor from the Browse List.

Steps

1	With your cursor on the word in the Browse List that you want to cross reference, click your right mouse button.

2	The X-Ref speed menu will appear.

3	Click on X-Ref and select the dictionary you want to cross reference. (This function is not available if no other dictionaries are installed.)


Main Entry Hit List Speed Menu

In Main Entry List, right click mouse

Purpose

With the Main Entry Hit List Speed menu you can manipulate your hit lists in many ways:

·	Cross reference to other dictionaries

·	Sort the list in various ways

·	Save and load/append saved lists

·	Export lists to ANSI files

·	Print lists

·	Clear entries from the list

·	Copy list to the clipboard

·	Paste list from the clipboard

Note: The speed menu is available in Main Entry lists created with: Search on Main Entry, Search on Definitions, Anagrams, View History and Bookmarks.

Steps

1	With your cursor in the Browse List, click your right mouse button.

2	The speed menu will appear.

X-Ref

Click on X-Ref and select the dictionary or other electronic reference work in which you want to cross-reference (i.e., look up) the selected word.

Sort

Sorts list in various ways:

Ascending	Standard sort from low to high ANSI values

Descending	Standard sort from high to low ANSI values

Sort a...z	True alphabetic sort from a to z

Sort z...a	True alphabetic sort from z to a

Reverse sort	A to z alphabetic sort of words from right to left (last letter first, first letter last)

Longest first	Sorts words by length, longest to shortest

Shortest first	Sorts words by length, shortest to longest

Open

Clears current list and loads previously saved list (internal dictionary format).

Add to List

Loads previously saved list and appends it to current list (internal dictionary format).

Save As

Saves current list in internal dictionary format.

Export

Exports list to standard ANSI file.

Import

Imports (loads) standard ANSI file.

Print

Prints current list.

Clear

Clears list.

Delete Hit

Deletes currently selected Main Entry.

Copy List

Copies list to the clipboard in internal dictionary format.

Paste List

Pastes list from the clipboard.


Definition Window Speed Menu

In Definition Window, right click mouse

Purpose

With the Definition Window Speed Menu you can manipulate your main entry hit lists in many ways:

·	Look up selected word

·	Play audio pronunciation for selected word (root form)

·	Show picture if the entry has one.

·	Cross reference to other dictionaries, if available.

·	Go to previous entry

·	Copy selected text

·	Replace selected text in supported word processor

·	Print entry

Steps

1	With your cursor in the entry window, click your right mouse button.

2	The speed menu will appear.

Lookup

Looks up the word that your cursor is currently on.

Root Pronunciation

Plays the audio pronunciation (root) for the word your cursor is currently on.

Show Picture

If the currently displayed entry contains an illustration, Show Picture will display it.

X-Ref

With your insertion point in a word, cross-reference the word by choosing another dictionary.

Previous Entry

Returns to the previous entry you looked up.

Copy

Copies any selected text to the clipboard.

Replace

Replaces/pastes selected dictionary text into your word processor.

See Also

Replace

Print

Prints the current entry.


Main Toolbar

Click on the appropriate button

Purpose

The Main Toolbar allows you to quickly perform operational tasks with a button click:

·	Look up selected word

·	Pause and restart a search

·	Set search filters

·	Modify program preferences

·	Check copyright and publisher information

Steps

1	Click on the appropriate toolbar button.

Lookup

Use Lookup with a Search type to look up a word in the dictionary.

See Also

Lookup

Pause / Restart Search

Use the button to pause the current search or to restart a search that you have paused.

See Also

Pause and Restart Button

Filter

Set filters for Browse, Definition, and Anagram searches.

See Also

Browse Filter

Definition Search Filter
Anagram Filter

Preferences

If the currently displayed entry contains an illustration, Show Picture will display it.

See Also

Preferences

About

View copyright and publisher information.

See Also

About


Entry Window Toolbar

Click on the appropriate button

Purpose

The Main Toolbar allows you to perform operational tasks quickly with a button click:

·	Print entry, with its definition

·	Replace selected text in supported word processor

·	Find text in an entry

·	Go to previous entry

·	Bookmark an entry

Steps

1	Click on the appropriate toolbar button.

Print

Prints the current entry.

See Also

Print

Replace

Replaces/pastes selected dictionary text into your word processor.

See Also

Replace

Find

Locates a specific word or other text in the currently displayed entry.

See Also

Find

Previous Entry

Returns to the previous entry you looked up.

Bookmark

Marks an entry and places it in the bookmark list.

See Also

Bookmarks


User Dictionary Toolbar

Click on the appropriate button

Purpose

The User Dictionary Toolbar allows you to perform operational tasks quickly with a button click:

·	Print entry

·	Replace selected text in supported word processor

·	Find text in an entry

·	Go to previous entry

·	Lock and unlock the user dictionary edit mode

Steps

1	Click on the appropriate toolbar button.

Print

Prints the current entry.

See Also

Print

Replace

Replaces/pastes selected dictionary text into your word processor.

See Also

Replace

Find

Locates a specific word or text in the currently displayed entry.

See Also

Find

Previous Entry

Returns to the previous entry you looked up.

Padlock

Locks and unlocks the user dictionary edit mode.

See Also

User Dictionary


User Dictionary Editing Toolbar

Click on the appropriate button

Purpose

The User Dictionary Toolbar allows you to perform operational tasks quickly with a button click:

·	Print entry

·	Replace selected text in supported word processor

·	Find text in an entry

·	Go to previous entry

·	Lock and unlock the user dictionary edit mode

Steps

1	Click on the appropriate toolbar button.

Print

Prints the current entry.

See Also

Print

Replace

Replaces/pastes selected dictionary text into your word processor.

See Also

Replace

Find

Locates a specific word or text in the currently displayed entry.

See Also

Find

Previous Entry

Returns to the previous entry you looked up.

Padlock

Locks and unlocks the user dictionary edit mode.

See Also

User Dictionary

New

Use New to add new access key to the user dictionary.

See Also

User Dictionary

Block

Use Block to add a new block tag to the entry.

See Also

User Dictionary

Save

Saves your new or edited entry in the user dictionary.

See Also

User Dictionary

Show Tags

Turns the block tags on and off to allow you to see your entry in WYSIWYG form while in edit mode.


How Do I

Look Up a Word

Narrow or Expand My Search


How Do I

Look Up a Word

Search for an entry word

Search for a word in a definition

Browse through a list of words

Search for anagrams

Pause and restart a search

Look up the last searches I have done

Put words from the dictionary into my document

Narrow or Expand My Search

Filter an anagram search

Filter a browse search

Filter a definition search

Include search commands

Use wildcard characters


How Do I

Look Up a Word

Search for an entry word

Search for a word in a definition

Browse through a list of words

Search for anagrams

Pause and restart a search

Look up the last searches I have done

Put words from the dictionary into my document

Narrow or Expand My Search


How Do I

Look Up a Word

Narrow or Expand My Search

Filter an anagram search

Filter a browse search

Filter a definition search

Include search commands

Use wildcard characters


How Do I

Look Up a Word

Narrow or Expand My Search