How to Add a Dictionary to the Tool Bar

A number of online dictionaries are available as downloadable, standalone applications or as add-ons for your Internet browser. These applications are widely used by academicians and other professionals, such as lawyers and doctors. Setting up a dictionary as an add-on for your browser can be helpful when you are researching the Web and need to look up a word.

Instructions

1. Go to a website that provides downloadable toolbar dictionaries for your particular Web browser and download the installer (see Resources). The Free Dictionary is supported on Internet Explorer, Safari and Firefox. Merriam-Webster's toolbar dictionary is supported on Internet Explorer and Firefox.

2. Save the installer file on the computer's desktop.

3. Double-click the installer file on the desktop and click "Run."

4. Follow the onscreen instructions of the setup wizard to install the toolbar application.

5. Restart your Web browser. You will now find the dictionary application added to the toolbar.

References

• The Free Dictionary: Toolbar

Resources

• The Free Dictionary: Download
• Merriam-Webster: Browser Tools & Widgets
• Dictionary: Toolbar Download