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10.5: Disable dictionary and calculator results in Spotlight
Authored by: FOOOD on Wed, Dec 19 2007 at 8:03AM PST

Thanks a lot. I've been wanting to disable Dictionary results there since Leopard was released.

'I'm not sure why anyone would want to disable either of those features, but it is possible.'

I just don't want it there. I use Spotlight to search for & open files & apps. It's been very annoying to have Dictionary results there at the top whether you want it or not.

10.5: Disable dictionary and calculator results in Spotlight
Authored by: dille on Wed, Dec 19 2007 at 12:24PM PST

Not only do I lack the need of dictionary results when searching for files, I have the distinct feeling that it slows stuff down as well.