Tools for Internet Explorer

Select a Reference

• Merriam-Webster's Dictionary
• Merriam-Webster's Thesaurus
• Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary
• Merriam-Webster's Concise Encyclopedia

Reference Search Add-On Instructions

1. Using the "Select a Reference" list above, click the reference that you would like to add.
2. The "Add Search Provider" popup window will appear. Select "Add" (the popup window will close).
3. To begin searching, move your cursor to the browser's address bar.
4. Select the down arrow next to the magnifying glass icon to display other search options. You will notice the Merriam-Webster icon has been added to the search options (see below).

5. Left-click the Merriam-Webster icon to select it. You may now use the address bar to search the reference.

Add-to-Desktop Instructions

1. Open Internet Explorer and visit the Merriam-Webster website you wish to add to your desktop.
2. Move your cursor to the Internet Explorer address bar.
3. Left-click and hold your cursor over the Internet Explorer icon (see below) and drag it to your desktop.

4. An icon will appear on your desktop labeled with the Merriam-Webster website name. You may now double-click this icon to access Merriam-Webster directly.