Dictionary in iBooks is not working

Tapping on a word doesn’t open the dictionary.

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Nov 3, 2023 5:50 AM

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Posted on Nov 3, 2023 3:19 PM

Long press the word to bring up the pop-up box.

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Nov 3, 2023 3:19 PM in response to tiftdvm

Long press the word to bring up the pop-up box.

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