When you’re in Google Docs and want to check the definition of a word, all you need to do is type the word (or select an existing one) and perform a quick keyboard shortcut. For Windows users, that shortcut is Control+Shift+Y. For Mac users, it’s Command+Shift+Y.
That’ll bring up the definition and provide you with the ability to look up more words if you like. It’s simple and can be a really useful tool when you’re writing.
For a demonstration, check out the video above.
Abishai
Sunday, August 28, 2011 at 6:37 AMOn a Mac, Command+Shift+Y didn’t do anything for me without selecting the word in Google. When I select the word however, the word is pasted into a Stickie in the Stickies app.
Abishai
Sunday, August 28, 2011 at 8:28 AMNevermind, working now.
Adam
Monday, August 29, 2011 at 9:38 AMor…
Download the chorme definition extention and all you need to do is double click on the word and a definition pops up