How to Use WPS Dictionary on iOS

Use Dictionary with 4 how-to topics, all available directly; choose a topic from the How-to Index and follow the steps to complete the task.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Quick Word Lookup

Entry path: Document editing area → Select text → Dictionary

1. Open a WPS Writer document on iOS.
2. Long-press or select the word you want to look up.
3. Tap Dictionary in the floating menu.
4. Wait for the dictionary panel to open.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The dictionary panel opens successfully.
• Next action available: You can continue to view definitions or use follow-up actions.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If no text is selected first, the Dictionary option may not appear.
• Environment note: If text cannot be selected, confirm that the document is open normally and supports text selection.

2. View Dictionary Details

Entry path: Dictionary panel

1. Open the dictionary panel by following the steps in Quick Word Lookup.
2. Check the pronunciation shown in the panel.
3. Review the definition and part-of-speech information.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The panel shows detailed information for the selected word.
• Next action available: You can continue to switch dictionaries or start an online search.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Results may be limited for rare words or specialized terms.

3. Use Online Search

Entry path: Dictionary panel → Online Search

1. Open the dictionary panel for the target word.
2. Tap Online Search.
3. View the web search results related to the selected word.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A related search results page or results view opens.
• Next action available: You can continue browsing more explanations or related content.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the network is unavailable, online search may not return results.
• Environment note: This feature requires an active internet connection.

4. Switch or Add a Dictionary

Entry path: Dictionary panel → Dictionary

1. Open the dictionary panel for any word.
2. Tap Dictionary in the panel.
3. Switch to an existing dictionary or add another one as needed.
4. Return to the panel and review the updated result.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The current dictionary source changes, or a new dictionary becomes available.
• Next action available: You can continue looking up words with the updated dictionary.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the result does not change clearly after switching, try looking up the word again.