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Short guides to the main features of My Words: dictionary, folders, import, texts, player, and practice.
Dictionaries and folders
Create folders, add words, import CSV, and custom translations.
How to create a folder or subcategory
Create topic folders and subcategories on the My Topics screen and add covers for your collections.
Edit a category
Change the name, cover, or location of a topic folder on the My Topics screen.
Add your own words and import lists
Four ways to add vocabulary to your folders: dictionary, text or book, CSV import, and ready-made collections.
Import a CSV file
Import words from Excel or Numbers as CSV: word and translation are required; part of speech, transcription, examples, and phrase columns are optional.
How to add your own translation of a word or phrase
Add a custom translation and usage examples, and use auto-translate in the premium version.
Trainer and practice
Exercises, spaced repetition, and the playlist player.
Working with texts
Add, translate, and edit short texts.
Reading books
Import EPUB files, translate words, and save vocabulary from books.
How to add a book
Import an EPUB into My Words: choose a file, pick a topic folder, and save the book.
How to open a book
Open a saved EPUB from a topic folder: My Topics → the topic → the Books section.
How to add a word from a book
While reading, select a word or phrase, look up the translation, and save it to a topic folder.
Account and settings
Account, sync across devices, and sharing materials.
How to create an account
Create a My Words profile for premium features and account sync. Free iCloud on Apple works without signing up.
Sync across devices
Sync your dictionary and progress with a My Words account (premium) or free via iCloud on Apple devices.
How to share your materials
Share folder contents — vocabulary and texts — with friends or students via messengers.
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