Translate Selected Text on Mac

Selected-text translation is for the moment when the text is already in front of you and you do not want to move it somewhere else first.

Dictionary is designed so selection can lead directly to lookup, translation, or rewrite.

Common use cases

• Translate a paragraph in a browser
• Check a sentence in a PDF or paper
• Translate a message before replying
• Rewrite selected text while drafting email

What to expect

The value is speed and continuity. You keep the original context visible, run the text action, and return to reading or writing without rebuilding your place.

If the text cannot be selected, use OCR Screenshot Translation on Mac.