Safari in macOS 10.15.3 can't show dictionary result when using force click look up

Hi:

My safari in macOS 10.15.3 can't show dictionary result when using force click look up, just like this question https://discussions.apple.com/thread/250764157. But it works well in note app.

I don't like use dictionary with spotlight, please tell me how to solve the problem, thank you.

Thanks for the help.

MacBook Pro 15", macOS 10.14

Posted on Feb 16, 2020 3:48 AM

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dominic23

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Feb 16, 2020 4:11 AM in response to CarolEvans1988

Control click the word and choose "Lookup"

or select the word and right click it.

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/look-up-words-mchl3983326c/mac

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