How to stop Dictionary.app from interfering with my work (& my life)?

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How to stop Dictionary.app from interfering with my work (& my life)?

I use a 15" MacBook Air, 32GB memory, OS Sequoia 15.6.1.

Every time I select text in order to copy it, Dictionary.app (version 2.3.0 (294)) opens. When I close the app, often it re-opens when I select text again (and sometimes it won't stop doing this). This is deeply frustrating.

I haven't been able to find a way to make this stop. I have even tried to delete it, but I have not succeeded.|

I'd love any suggestions you may have! Thanks in advance!

MacBook Air 15″, macOS 15.6

Posted on Sep 14, 2025 8:37 AM

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neuroanatomist

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Sep 14, 2025 9:05 AM in response to ferzoco

Most likely you are pressing hard enough on the trackpad that it's a 'force click'. You can disable that function in System Settings > Trackpad > Point & Click, set Look up & data detectors to Off. You could also turn off Force Click entirely (one setting up).

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