Wikipedia:Tools/Browser tools/cross-browser/Search Wikipedia for highlighted text
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This bookmarklet searches Wikipedia for highlighted text.
Description
- This bookmarklet allows you to quickly search for a highlighted or entered term using a bookmark. The scripts support Mozilla/Mozilla Firefox, Opera and Internet Explorer.
Installation instructions
- Navigate to Wikipedia Lookup in the desired browser.
- Right-click the desired link and select "add to bookmarks" (or similar).
- A dialogue box may appear, saying that the link may not work or be safe. Click "yes" to allow.
Usage
- To use the bookmarklet, highlight a word or phrase on any page and click on the bookmark. Alternately, click on the bookmark and enter a word or phrase at the prompt. This script works in both Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. To use it in Opera, you may want to add the bookmark to the personal panel.
