How to Use the Dictionary in Helperbird

Learn how to use Helperbird's use the dictionary in helperbird. Complete guide for improving web accessibility and reading support.

What is the Dictionary?

The Dictionary feature lets you look up the meaning of any word on a webpage instantly. Simply select a word and click the Dictionary button to see its definition without having to open a new tab or search manually.


Who is This For?

This feature is helpful for:

  • Students learning new vocabulary while studying
  • Anyone reading content in a second language
  • People who encounter unfamiliar words while browsing
  • Researchers and professionals reading technical content
  • Anyone who wants to improve their vocabulary

Step 1: Open Helperbird

Click the Helperbird icon in your browser toolbar. It looks like a small owl and is usually in the top-right corner of your browser.

This will open the Helperbird menu.


Step 2: Go to the All Features Section

Scroll down to the bottom of the Helperbird menu. You will see a section called All Features.

Click the arrow next to All Features to expand it and show all available features.


Step 3: Find Dictionary

Look through the list of features until you see Dictionary.

Click the open button next to Dictionary. This will prepare the dictionary to look up a word.


Step 4: Select a Word

Go to any webpage and use your mouse to select the word you want to define. Click and drag to highlight the word.


Step 5: View the Definition

After selecting the word, a panel will open showing:

  • The word you selected
  • Its definition and meaning
  • Sometimes additional information like pronunciation or examples

You can close the definition panel when you are done and select another word to look up.

Tip: The Dictionary is great for quickly learning new words while reading articles, studying, or browsing the web.


Video Tutorial


Need Additional Help?

If you have any questions or run into any issues, please contact the Helperbird support team. You can reach us at Helperbird support. We are happy to help you get the most out of Helperbird.

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I have to admit, I have tried several other similar products which were awful. Helperbird is truly amazing! The font changes, colours, overlays, notes, text to speech and I love the 50 natural languages! 100% worth updating.

Ciarán Hyland

Ciarán Hyland

Helperbird user

I have ADHD and yesterday Helperbird and the text-to-speech function (available in free version) turned a 28-page reading assignment from a two-day task to roughly two hours, maybe three at the absolute most. It helped tremendously! And I loved that the text-to-speech has such a fluid voice compared to a lot of others I've used! Honestly, the fact that this was created by someone who knows the struggles is something I love, because then it has neurodivergency in mind. I've tried too many things in the past that were created by neurotypical folk trying to be helpful to us and I do appreciate it, but it doesn't work as well because our brains work different. Highly recommend!

Addison Brown

Addison Brown

Helperbird user

Great features on the free side.

bookmouse

bookmouse

Helperbird user

Works a treat. This is brill!

Sue Dowdall

Sue Dowdall

Helperbird user

This works and it makes everything so much easier to read! Thank you so much and i will keep posted if i do run into any issues!

Jay O'Bell

Jay O'Bell

Helperbird user

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