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Using the thesaurus

To use the thesaurus:

  1. Select the text for which you want to find a synonym.
  2. Right-click and choose Synonyms.
  3. Select a synonym from the submenu.

Alternatively:

  1. Select the text for which you want to find a synonym.
  2. Right-click and choose Synonyms.
  3. Choose Thesaurus. The Research task pane will open with the Thesaurus displaying synonyms for your selected word, grouped by meaning and word type.

    Research task pane - Thesaurus

  4. Point at the word you wish to substitute and click the drop-down arrow that appears. Click Insert.

    thesaurus action menu

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