Preferences
To change the Dictionary application preferences, choose .
- 4.1. Dictionary Sources
- 4.2. Adding a new source
- 4.3. Removing a source
- 4.4. Print Options
4.1. Dictionary Sources
To change the dictionary source used to look up words, select the desired source from the list.
4.2. Adding a new source
To add a new dictionary source, perform the following steps:
- Click on the button
- Edit the name of the new source inside the Description entry
- Change the transport type of the new source using the Transport combo box
- Edit the attributes of the new source
- Click
Different source transport types uses different attributes. This is the list of available attributes per transport type:
| Transport | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Dictionary Server |
Hostname: the hostname of the dictionary server Port: the port of the dictionary server |
4.3. Removing a source
To remove a dictionary source, perform the following steps:
- Select the source you wish to remove
- Click the button
If you remove a dictionary source it will be permanently deleted from the list of available sources. Also, as some sources might be defined system-wide you may actually not be able to remove them unless you have the right ownership privileges.
