WPS Dictionary is the definition lookup feature in WPS Presentation on iOS; it includes 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version limits | None specified | No version threshold is stated for this feature |
About This Feature
Overview
Dictionary is a text lookup feature in WPS Presentation on iOS. It helps you quickly check pronunciation, definitions, parts of speech, and related usage while editing presentation content.
Core capabilities include:
- Look up selected text: Select text and open the Dictionary panel to view definitions.
- Continue with web search: Open related web results from the Dictionary panel for broader reference.
- Manage dictionaries: Switch or add dictionaries from the management entry.
This feature is useful when proofreading slides, reading foreign-language content, or confirming word meanings during editing.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run iOS or iPadOS normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | A network connection is needed for dictionary lookup and web search |
| Other | You need to be able to select text in a document and open the floating text toolbar |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Install WPS Office on your iOS device, open a presentation, and select text to access Dictionary |
| Post-install check | Open a presentation, select text, and confirm that Dictionary appears in the floating text toolbar |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS on iOS, you can select text and open Dictionary from the floating text toolbar to view pronunciation, definitions, and parts of speech, then continue with web search or dictionary management. | Microsoft documentation describes a dictionary add-in model in Word, where selected words can be sent to a dictionary service and shown in a task pane or related UI. | Google Docs official pages focus on online document creation, editing, and collaboration. Public help pages do not clearly describe a built-in dictionary panel equivalent to the WPS Dictionary flow described here. | Notion officially provides writing, database, and AI-assisted document workflows. Word definition and synonym support is described in Notion AI guidance rather than as a standard native text-selection dictionary panel. | Adobe Acrobat official materials focus on PDF text search, indexing, and search options. Public help pages do not describe a built-in definition panel equivalent to the WPS Dictionary panel. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: After selecting text, you can directly view pronunciation, definitions, and parts of speech. Distinct: The same panel also lets you continue to web search and manage dictionaries. | Compared with WPS: official information emphasizes dictionary service integration and add-in behavior, rather than the same built-in dictionary management flow described for WPS on iOS. | Compared with WPS: official public guidance is centered more on editing and collaboration, with no equally clear built-in dictionary panel description in the referenced help content. | Compared with WPS: word definition support is tied more closely to AI-assisted actions, so the lookup path is less focused on a standard text-selection dictionary entry. | Compared with WPS: official materials emphasize PDF search and indexing rather than direct word-definition lookup as a primary documented workflow. |
| Official Source | — | Dictionary task pane add-in | How to use Google Docs | Use Notion AI to write better, more efficient notes and docs | Searching PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Dictionary is well suited to quick word lookup while editing presentations on iOS. For scenarios where you need to check a word, continue to web results, and adjust dictionary sources without leaving the document flow, WPS provides a more direct path in the documented workflow, while the referenced alternatives focus more on add-ins, AI assistance, or full-text search.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main pain point | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slide proofreading | Students, teachers, and office users | Unfamiliar words interrupt editing | Select text and open Dictionary directly in the document |
| 2 | Foreign-language reading | Bilingual users and learners | Need quick access to pronunciation and part of speech | View pronunciation, definitions, and parts of speech in the Dictionary panel |
| 3 | Extended meaning lookup | Users who need more context | A short definition is not enough | Use Search Web to view broader results |
| 4 | Switching dictionary sources | Users with different lookup preferences | The current dictionary may not fit every need | Use Manage Dictionaries to switch or add dictionaries |
| 5 | Mobile word lookup | Users working on phones and tablets | App switching slows down mobile editing | Complete lookup and follow-up actions inside the document |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary lookup | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Web search from Dictionary | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Manage dictionaries | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Advanced PDF editing and conversion | Limited | ✅ More complete access |
| Template downloads | Limited | ✅ Higher or broader access |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You mainly need word lookup and definitions in presentations | Free | The documented Dictionary workflow does not require membership |
| You also need broader PDF, template, or cloud-related capabilities | WPS Premium | Better suited to users with wider document-processing needs |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page