Oxford Dictionary of English - PC Software
Oxford Dictionary of English - PC Software
The pop-up comprehensive single-volume dictionary
Serious writers don't just consult Webster's when they have questions about spelling or word meaning. They head to the Oxford English Dictionary, the English language's authoritative source.
The New Oxford Dictionary of English is Oxford’s most comprehensive single-volume dictionary. Its dramatically fresh and different approach focuses on English as it is really used today. Containing 350,000 words, phrases and definitions, the dictionary offers unrivalled coverage of current English at the click of a mouse.
New instant lookup from your web browser allows you to move your cursor over a word on your web page and the entry is instantly displayed in a pop-up window. The Dictionary automatically installs on your hard-drive and runs in the background—ready for whenever you need it.
After you have this dictionary at your disposal, you'll wonder how you ever performed your writing and research without it.
Product Features
- 350,000, words, phrases and definitions
- Instant lookup in pop-up window
- Ready whenever you need it
- The iFinger engine is user-friendly and unobtrusive. It runs seamlessly in the background when you start Windows.
- When activated, simply point your cursor over a word i your Web browser, and the results from the quick reference will appear instantly in a pop-up window. (You can also double-click or configure a custom hot key.)
- The pop-up window gives you a summary of the complete listing - hit the down arrow and the rest of the information appears instantly in the article window. You can then copy information from the listing to any Windows application.
System Requirements
- Pentium 166MHz or higher
- Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP
- 32MB of RAM
- 20MB free hard disk space
- 256-color SVGA display
- CD-ROM drive
- Internet Explorer 5.0+
- Printer
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Internet access to register and download upgrades
