Dictionary Widget

[pknz]

I know this may seem simple and relatively pointless, but does anyone find that the Dictionary Widget not allowing you to select and copy text annoying?

I know there is the dictionary app and Cmd+Ctrl+D but that doesnt work in all applications and the dashboard is easier to open up.

 

[66217]

I know this may seem simple and relatively pointless, but does anyone find that the Dictionary Widget not allowing you to select and copy text annoying?

I know there is the dictionary app and Cmd+Ctrl+D but that doesnt work in all applications and the dashboard is easier to open up.

I can paste text in the dictionary widget.

 

[SuperDaddy]

Dont want to hi-jack the thread, but could someone tell me where to get more widgets? I just got my MacBook yesterday, so its all greek to me..... I have 4 widgets right now, and I keep hearing about all of these other ones that are nice to have (dictionary, etc)

Thanks!!!

 

[siurpeeman]

Dont want to hi-jack the thread, but could someone tell me where to get more widgets? I just got my MacBook yesterday, so its all greek to me..... I have 4 widgets right now, and I keep hearing about all of these other ones that are nice to have (dictionary, etc)

Thanks!!!

mac os x comes with more than four widgets. if you click on the plus symbol on the lower left when dashboard is activated, it will reveal more widgets to display/activate. and if you're looking for more, apple's website has a good source of them.

to the op, i use spotlight to open dictionary. cmd-space, type "di" (dictionary then pops up), cmd-return. it isn't as fast as bringing up dashboard, i'll admit, but it's how i open most of my apps. it's pretty painless, and it is quick.

 

[xUKHCx]

I know this may seem simple and relatively pointless, but does anyone find that the Dictionary Widget not allowing you to select and copy text annoying?

I know there is the dictionary app and Cmd+Ctrl+D but that doesnt work in all applications and the dashboard is easier to open up.

Never noticed it before, i only really use it to find out meanings of words i dont know rather than correct spellings so I don't use it in a way where this would come up.

Dont want to hi-jack the thread, but could someone tell me where to get more widgets? I just got my MacBook yesterday, so its all greek to me..... I have 4 widgets right now, and I keep hearing about all of these other ones that are nice to have (dictionary, etc)

Thanks!!!

Here is a good place to start

 

[SuperDaddy]

Thanks guys....I appreciate the help!!!

 

[kferr027]

Yes, I also find this annoying, and haven't found a way to resolve it. Sorry not to be of any help, maybe it will be better in the Snow Leopard release.

 

[Gregg2]

I can paste text in the dictionary widget.

So can I.

Try replacing com.apple.Dictionary.plist and com.apple.DictionaryServices.plist

I'll assume you know the drill. Either way, post back; for more tips or to report results, even (or especially) if it fixes things.