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architdoc
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Jul 6, 2016 7:30 AM UTC
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Dictionary function in Adobe Acrobat DC Pro

Hi all!

I wish to have a plug-in or a tool in Adobe acrobat DC Pro with the help of which i can get the meanings of words in a pdf file. Though double clicking on the word should be sufficient, but I don't mind even if i have to right click on the selected word. But the meaning should pop-open within the program itself. The current version of Acrobat DC Pro gives an option of  "Look-up" of the selected phrase, but it pops up an internet browser window to to show the meaning from from dictionary.com. Is there a tool or an add-on that is existing that can show me the meanings of words without opening the internet browser; which i am unfamiliar about.

Kindly help.

Cheers!!!

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Legend
Sep 19, 2022 2:50 PM UTC

This is the Acrobat SDK forum, where programmers discuss making plug-ins. So, it looks as though nobody did that. If you want to make a feature request you can do it here: https://www.adobe.com/products/wishform.html

If you make a request, please come back and post a link because Adobe count votes. They certainly don't read the forums for great ideas...

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try67
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try67Community Expert
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Jul 6, 2016 8:03 AM UTC

I'm not aware of any such tool. It's possible to set it up yourself if you create the dictionary and then run a script on your file(s) to apply the pop-up definition for each word in it. This will be a very complex process, though.

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Todd26184258a4e7
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Sep 19, 2022 11:54 AM UTC

And there's been no progress on this since 2016? On my Firefox browser I've had this capability via plugin longer than I can remember. I was astonished to discover even the paid version of Adobe Accrobat doesn't have this functionality.

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