How to Add a Dictionary to an iPhone
Open your iPhone's Settings., Tap on General. , Scroll down and tap on Dictionary. , Tap on the dictionary you want to add., Tap and hold on to the word you want to look up., Tap the right arrow button. , Tap Look Up., Tap on a definition.
Step-by-Step Guide
-
Step 1: Open your iPhone's Settings.
This is the gray cog icon located on one of your home screens or in your “Utilities” folder. -
Step 2: Tap on General.
,, You will see a checkmark on the left side.
This means you have added this dictionary to your iPhone.
When you add a dictionary, it is automatically enabled in your AutoCorrect.
This means your iPhone will now correct your spelling mistakes if you write a word using your new dictionary's spelling.
You can also delete any dictionary by tapping on it.
The checkmark will disappear when the dictionary is deleted. , Note that you can tap on words you type, and words you come across in your internet browser, but not on words in your device's interface.
This means you cannot tap on words in apps such as Messages, Calendar, and third-party applications. ,, Earlier versions of iOS use Define instead of Look Up. , You will see a dictionary entry for every dictionary you've added that includes the word you're looking up.
Tapping on a dictionary entry will show you the full definition in the dictionary you tap on. -
Step 3: Scroll down and tap on Dictionary.
-
Step 4: Tap on the dictionary you want to add.
-
Step 5: Tap and hold on to the word you want to look up.
-
Step 6: Tap the right arrow button.
-
Step 7: Tap Look Up.
-
Step 8: Tap on a definition.
Detailed Guide
This is the gray cog icon located on one of your home screens or in your “Utilities” folder.
,, You will see a checkmark on the left side.
This means you have added this dictionary to your iPhone.
When you add a dictionary, it is automatically enabled in your AutoCorrect.
This means your iPhone will now correct your spelling mistakes if you write a word using your new dictionary's spelling.
You can also delete any dictionary by tapping on it.
The checkmark will disappear when the dictionary is deleted. , Note that you can tap on words you type, and words you come across in your internet browser, but not on words in your device's interface.
This means you cannot tap on words in apps such as Messages, Calendar, and third-party applications. ,, Earlier versions of iOS use Define instead of Look Up. , You will see a dictionary entry for every dictionary you've added that includes the word you're looking up.
Tapping on a dictionary entry will show you the full definition in the dictionary you tap on.
About the Author
Andrea Sanders
Specializes in breaking down complex crafts topics into simple steps.
Rate This Guide
How helpful was this guide? Click to rate: