General

What is the iFinger search engine?

The iFinger search engine is a software program that incorporates structured information databases. The program then provides the user with instant access to that information.

What is an iFinger dictionary?

All dictionaries provided at the iFinger web site are electronic editions which can be used by the iFinger search engine. You can add as many dictionaries as you wish.

What is the Pop-up Window?

The Pop-up Window appears automatically from your title bar when you move your cursor over a word in a web browser, or in any Windows based program. The Pop-up Window contains a summary of the results of the search from the product that you've installed.

For more information about this function, see What is an Automatic pop-up?

What is the Article Window?

The Article Window will give you the entire listing as it appears in your product. If there is more text than will fit in the display window, you can scroll down to see the entire article by using the scroll bar on the right hand side of the Article Window. When you have finished reading from the Article Window, you can return to the Pop-up Window by hitting the "up" arrow.

Can I keep the Article Window open?

Yes. After you hit the "down" arrow, simply check the box that says "Keep Article Open". Once checked, the Article Window will remain open for each product's listing in which you've chosen to hit the down arrow. To close it, un-check the "Keep Article Window" box, and click outside the window.

What is the Down Arrow?

The Pop-up Window will provide you with a summary of the listings from the products in which you're searching.

If there is more information than can be displayed in the Pop-up Window, you will also see a down arrow in this window. When you click on the "down" arrow, the rest of the listing will appear in the Article Window.

Can I add new words in a dictionary?

No, but you can create your own dictionary where you have the ability to edit the words as you wish.

What is Wikipedia?

Wikipedia is a free online encyclopedia in which the general public can participate in updating the content.

How does Wikipedia work with iFinger?

To use Wikipedia with iFinger requires a connection to the internet. Once connected, iFinger will then offer a link to the definition of the word you selected in your local language Wikipedia in addition to the definition provided by your iFinger dictionary.