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word definition feature not working on iPad version of iBooks

When I open up an iBook on my iMac and double click a word, a definition pops up. That used to happen also in iBooks on my iPad2, running a previous version of iOS. Recently downloaded iOS 8 to my iPad and now the word definition just pops up a window with the message No Definition Found.


How do I fix this?

iPad 2, iOS 8.2

Posted on Mar 23, 2015 4:01 AM

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Jul 28, 2015 6:12 AM in response to DaveAnd65

Hi DaveAnd65,


It is possible that your selected dictionary for iBooks was lost or needs to be re-installed. Doubld-tap a word in iBooks and tab Define. Then, tap on the link Manage at the bottom left of the definition popup. You should be presented with a list of available dictionaries to either download and/or select. Once you've downloaded and select your dictionary the definitions should immediately be displayed. A restart will not fix this problem, and is not necessary.

word definition feature not working on iPad version of iBooks

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