Re: Manual does not mention dictionary.el

[Jean Louis <bugs@gnu.support>]

On October 12, 2024 10:21:27 AM GMT+03:00, Eli Zaretskii <eliz@gnu.org> wrote:
>> From: Petteri Hintsanen <petterih@iki.fi>
>> Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 23:13:44 +0300
>> 
>> I was wondering if Emacs could do dictionary look-ups.
>> 
>> After failed search through the manual (for "dictionary") I resorted to
>> a web search.  It quickly showed that Emacs has included dictionary.el
>> since version 28 or so.
>> 
>> Why this extremely useful feature is not mentioned in the manual at all?
>> Or did I just miss it somehow?
>
>We don't describe in the manual every feature we add to Emacs; we
>describe that in NEWS instead.  The Emacs manual is already very
>large, so we add new features to it only of they are very important.
>
>I've now added to the manual a short description of the dictionary
>search facility.
>
>Thanks.
>

The dictionary feature in Emacs is undeniably important, as it enhances productivity and provides immediate access to word definitions this enhancing educational facility within Emacs. 

While we may not currently agree on its inclusion or prominence in the Emacs manual, the feature's utility cannot be understated. 

If people bring attention to its significance and share their perspectives, perhaps someone could take the initiative to write and contribute that part to the manual, ensuring its value is properly 
documented for all users. Best if author could do that.

I am defining words every single day through Emacs.



Jean