How to Quickly Look Up Words on a Mac

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click on the Apple menu.

   It's the black, apple-shaped icon in the upper-left of your screen.
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   Step 2: Click on System Preferences.

   , It's in the center of the preferences window. , It's near the top of the dialog box. , Make sure the box is blue and contains a checkmark. , If your Mac is equipped with a Force Trackpad, you will have the option to select Force click.
   
   Otherwise, the default gesture is "Tap with three fingers."
   
   , Either tap three fingers or Force Click on your trackpad.
   
   This will quickly give you dictionary entries for the word you want to look up.
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   Step 3: Click on Trackpad.

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   Step 4: Click on Point & Click.

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   Step 5: Click on the checkbox next to "Look up & data detectors."

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   Step 6: Click on the drop-down below the checkbox.

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   Step 7: Highlight any word you wish to look up.

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   Step 8: Execute the Look Up gesture.

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