Google Docs Hidden Gem - The "Define" Tool

Just last week I noticed a little hidden gem in Google Docs that I wanted to share with everyone. I have no idea how long the feature has been available could be years for all I know, but I never noticed it before.

Under the "Tools" menu just above "Word Count" is "Define."  (You can also access this feature by selecting "command-shift-Y" [Mac] "control-shift-Y [PC] keys on your keyboard)

Doing so will bring up a pop up dictionary window that includes definitions, synonyms, and search results from the web.  This feature works not only in English but also in, Chinese, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

This is a great aid for students who can quickly check to see if they are using a word properly.  It's also great to have quick access to an online thesaurus. Yet another great feature in Google Docs. It just keeps getting better.