Re: [libreoffice-users] Writer: word meaning and about information

Hi :)
Ahhah.  I thought it was just a words list rather than giving meanings too.  i vaguely recognise 
the name so it must be good!  I never recognise the names of computer dictionaries except ones that 
used to be well-renowned printed tomes.
Regards from
Tom :)  





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> Sent: Thursday, 11 October 2012, 16:32
> Subject: Re: [libreoffice-users] Writer: word meaning and about information
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>
> There is an OFFLINE dictionary package, for Windows and Linux, called 
> Artha.  Once installed and started it will reside in memory to the point 
> that a hot key "ctrl-alt-w" will open its "window". It is an offline 
> dictionary and thesaurus, so it is good for those people who do not want 
> to do an online lookup, or using a laptop in a wifi dead-zone.
>
> It is the best solution I have found for having a definition-dictionary 
> to use when I need to look up a word's meaning.  The thesaurus function 
> has many options to it as well.
>
> Artha come in Windows and Linux versions.  You can Google it for their 
> web site, or go to my listing.
>
> http://libreoffice-na.us/English-3.5-installs/extras.html at the bottom 
> under Language Aids.
>
> I now include it in all my NA-DVD versions.
>
>
>
> On 10/11/2012 10:06 AM, Tom Davies wrote:
> > Hi :)
> > I think just googling words is likely to get a better list of dictionaries and thus a better 
> > idea of what the word means.
> >
> > It might be a good idea to post a feature request about getting something like that added to 
> > LibreOffice!  It might be a nice touch.  I guess problems would include;
> > 1.  how to set which dictionary
> > 2.  would the dictionary be on-line or include an option to download one?  (a 3rd party one 
> > would be best rather than trying to maintain a new one in TDF imo)
> > 3.  would the button open the default web-browser or would the meaning appear within the LO 
> > interface somehow, maybe the status-bar.
> >
> > You can post a feature request by just posting a normal bug-report.  I have been told that the 
> > various drop-downs at the top include options such as "Feature Request" and "Easy Hacks" 
> > alongside the normal options that other projects have.  Someone recently said they couldn't find 
> > the option in the drop-downs so just add this into the subject-line
> > [feature request]
> > or
> > [wish-list]
> >
> > Regards from
> > Tom :)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > ________________________________
> > > From: Eneko Gotzon Ares <enekogotzon@gmail.com>
> > > To: users@global.libreoffice.org
> > > Sent: Thursday, 11 October 2012, 8:18
> > > Subject: [libreoffice-users] Writer: word meaning and about information
> > >
> > > Good morning everybody!
> > >
> > > I'm just a beginner using LibreOffice (thanks so much for the suite!) and this is my first post 
> > > to the list, so... be indulgent with me :)
> > >
> > > Question: in Writer I do not find how to obtain the meaning of a word, neither the –online– 
> > > encyclopedic information about it. I'm sorry :/ Where are the "Look Up in Dictionary and 
> > > Thesaurus", the "Search in Wikipedia", or at least, the "Search in 
> > > The-Web-Search-Engine-Of-Your-Choice" options?
> > >
> > > I cannot find the answer in the Internet, so I need your help :)
> > >
> > > Thank you very much :)
> > > --
> > > Eneko Gotzon Ares
> > >
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