How to Lookup Definitions for Words in Microsoft Edge in Windows 10


Microsoft Edge is a new web browser that is available across the Windows 10 device family. It is designed for Windows 10 to be faster, safer, and compatible with the modern Web.

Starting with Windows 10 build 17713, Microsoft added a new dictionary function in Microsoft Edge, so you can look up definitions for key words in Reading View, Books, and PDFs. You can then choose to have a word read aloud to you to hear the correct pronunciation or expand more details from the definition.

See also: Windows 10 Tip: Look up definitions for words in web pages, books and PDFs | Windows Experience Blog

This tutorial will show you how to lookup definitions for words in Reading View, Books, and PDFs in Microsoft Edge in Windows 10.


EXAMPLE: Lookup Definitions for Words in Microsoft Edge





Here's How:

1. While you have Microsoft Edge open and in Reading View, reading Books, or reading PDFs, highlight the word you want to lookup its definition. (see screenshot below)

2. You will not see the definition appear above your selection.

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3. If you like, you can click/tap on the speaker icon to have the selected word read aloud to you to hear the correct pronunciation. (see screenshot below)

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4. If you like, you can click/tap on the more link to expand more details from the definition of the selected word. (see screenshots below)

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That's it,
Shawn


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