Kindle Paperwhite - Changing the default dictionary

BrooksNYC · 11-03-2015, 02:50 PM

Hello!

I've just sideloaded Collins English Dictionary via USB, and plunked the dictionary in the documents folder of my new Kindle Paperwhite.

I'd like to make Collins my default dictionary, but can't figure out how to go about it. When I go to my Kindle home screen and choose......

Settings > Device Options > Language and Dictionaries > Dictionaries

......only one dictionary shows up — the original default New Oxford American Dictionary.

And when I highlight a word in a text, it's definitions from the New Oxford American that pop up.

From within the New Oxford pop-up window, I do have the option of swiping to a new pane that lets me choose the Collins. What I'd prefer, however, is for the Collins to open first and by default. Is that doable?

Am willing to "86" the New Oxford American Dictionary, if necessary.

Kind thanks for the help.

shamanNS · 11-03-2015, 04:10 PM

Download Mobi metadata editor, and check if that dictionary file has both input and output language set. If not fix it, and copy fixed mobi file to your Kindle.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho....php?p=1927698

Also check if dictionary file is DRM free...

BrooksNYC · 11-03-2015, 04:12 PM

Thanks for your help, shaman. Problem solved!

I moved the new dictionary from the Kindle's main "documents" folder into the "dictionaries" subfolder.

Then I went back to.....

Settings > Device Options > Language and Dictionaries > Dictionaries

The New Oxford American Dictionary still showed by default. But when I tapped on it, a new window opened up, displaying both dictionaries — the old and the new — along with the option to choose a new default.

Collins is now my default, and all is well!

Again, thanks for your input.

11-03-2015, 02:50 PM	#1
BrooksNYC Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: New York, NY Device: Kindle Paperwhite, 7th generation	Kindle Paperwhite - Changing the default dictionary Hello! I've just sideloaded Collins English Dictionary via USB, and plunked the dictionary in the documents folder of my new Kindle Paperwhite. I'd like to make Collins my default dictionary, but can't figure out how to go about it. When I go to my Kindle home screen and choose...... Settings > Device Options > Language and Dictionaries > Dictionaries ......only one dictionary shows up — the original default New Oxford American Dictionary. And when I highlight a word in a text, it's definitions from the New Oxford American that pop up. From within the New Oxford pop-up window, I do have the option of swiping to a new pane that lets me choose the Collins. What I'd prefer, however, is for the Collins to open first and by default. Is that doable? Am willing to "86" the New Oxford American Dictionary, if necessary. Kind thanks for the help. Last edited by BrooksNYC; 11-03-2015 at 03:04 PM.

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11-03-2015, 04:10 PM	#2
shamanNS Wizard Posts: 1,095 Karma: 12000220 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Serbia Device: Kindle PW5, Kobo Libra 2, Kindle PW1	Download Mobi metadata editor, and check if that dictionary file has both input and output language set. If not fix it, and copy fixed mobi file to your Kindle. https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho....php?p=1927698 Also check if dictionary file is DRM free...

11-03-2015, 04:12 PM	#3
BrooksNYC Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: New York, NY Device: Kindle Paperwhite, 7th generation	Thanks for your help, shaman. Problem solved! I moved the new dictionary from the Kindle's main "documents" folder into the "dictionaries" subfolder. Then I went back to..... Settings > Device Options > Language and Dictionaries > Dictionaries The New Oxford American Dictionary still showed by default. But when I tapped on it, a new window opened up, displaying both dictionaries — the old and the new — along with the option to choose a new default. Collins is now my default, and all is well! Again, thanks for your input.

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