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MVP

Feb 22, 2021

New feature: Dictionary added to PDF reader in Edge

Today in Edge Version 90.0.806.0 (Official build) canary (64-bit) this new item on the top feedback list is added the feature is based on controlled ...

Copper Contributor

Apr 08, 2021

HotCakeX Hi, Thanks for introducing this fancy functionality! Happy to see it coming back to the Chrome-based Edge!

However, I have two suggestions:

1. It will be even better to let the definition appear once the word is double-clicked or touched (on touch screen). This is a very convenient feature in legacy Edge.

2. Why not make the function available to all regions. For example, my MS Edge doesn't show "define '...'" options when reading PDF or website in immerse reading mode. (I'm in China)

3. Does it support languages other than English? e.g. will Dutch and Chinese also be supported in near future?

Thanks and look forward to reply!

HotCakeX

MVP

Apr 08, 2021

Hi,
you can learn more about this feature here, answers all your questions about it:
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/articles/introducing-dictionary-for-pdf-mini-menu/m-p/2243276

keep in mind that it's still a controlled feature rollout, not available to everyone just yet
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/articles/controlled-feature-roll-outs-in-microsoft-edge/m-p/763678

also Edge has no region or country in it, there is only a section on new tab page and web capture where you can change your location for weather info.
your location is determined based on your IP address,

JohnnyZheng
Copper Contributor
Apr 18, 2021
HotCakeX
Hi, thank you very much!!! They answered my questinos, and I'm glad to know that there's a vigorous process towards this feature!
Besides, may I have several suggestions/questions:

1. Enable Dutch in the supported dictionary language.

2. Let the definition of a "selection" pop-up directly when selecting the text (as Legacy Edge does). For TouchScreen, the def shows when touching a word.

3. Make note-taking more comfortable:
(1) Remember the settings of pen color and width. (so that it doesn't always revert to default setting)
(2) Make ink width to be pressure-sensitive, so that writings are more beautiful.
(3) For TouchScreen, enable word selection by single touch

4. May you let the developers know about these suggestions? Or who can let them know?