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Can I use external dictionary apps installed on my device?

Yes. JetReader can communicate with dictionary apps that use the ColorDict API, the NGHS Offline API, the Livio API, or any if the built-in Android actions DEFINE, PROCESS_TEXT or SHARE. This includes most common dictionary apps. If it does not include yours, please let me know!

To add an external dictionary, go to Settings => Reading experience => Dictionary buttons, and tap 'External apps'. This will list all apps on your device that can be used by JetReader. Enable the ones you want, and tap 'Ok' to return to the dictionary button configuration. In this list, you can disable buttons you don't want, and re-order the ones you want.

If you want JetReader to always open a certain dictionary when you long press a word, you can tap 'Automatically repeat last action' on the Reader settings page. Then JetReader will ask you what to do the first time you long press a word, and then repeat that action for future long presses.