How to Use WPS Dictionary on iOS

Use WPS Dictionary with 3 how-to topics, including looking up selected text, searching the web, and managing dictionaries; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Look Up Selected Text

Entry path: Floating text toolbar → Dictionary

1. Select the text you want to check to open the floating text toolbar.
2. Tap Dictionary in the floating text toolbar.
3. Review the pronunciation, definition, and part-of-speech information in the Dictionary panel.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The Dictionary panel opens and shows explanation details for the selected word or text.
• Next action available: You can continue to web search or dictionary management.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If no text is selected first, the Dictionary entry will not appear.
• Environment note: Results need a network connection to load.

2. Search Web Results

Entry path: Dictionary panel → Search Web

1. Open the Dictionary panel first by following the steps in the previous section.
2. Tap Search Web in the Dictionary panel.
3. View web search results related to the current word or phrase.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A web results page related to the selected word opens.
• Next action available: You can continue browsing for more explanations or related information.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the network is unstable, results may load slowly.
• Environment note: This action requires an internet connection.

3. Manage Dictionaries

Entry path: Dictionary panel → Manage Dictionaries

1. Select text and open the Dictionary panel.
2. Tap Manage Dictionaries.
3. Switch or add dictionaries as needed.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The dictionary management screen opens, or the dictionary setting is updated.
• Next action available: You can return to the Dictionary panel and continue lookup with the updated dictionary setup.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: You cannot manage dictionaries before opening the Dictionary panel.
• Environment note: Some dictionary content may depend on network access.