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$2.95 per month or $19.95 per year Use the Visual Thesaurus anywhere there is an Internet connection. Includes access to our online magazine which is updated daily with fresh new content about language and the creative process!	$39.95 Windows / Macintosh CD-ROM or Download Install the Visual Thesaurus on your desktop or laptop, or give the Visual Thesaurus on CD-ROM as a gift.
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Online Edition

Desktop Edition

Access Method

No software to install, access through your Internet browser, anywhere, anytime.

Download the software, or get a CD-ROM shipped to you. Software is installed on your computer.

Internet Connection

Internet Connection required

Internet Connection optional

(An Internet connection is required for audio pronunciations)

Printing

Print in two formats (requires the Java Plug-in on Windows)

Print in two formats

Upgrades & Updates

All updates and upgrades included for the life of your subscription.

Minor updates and bug fixes as they become available; major upgrades at additional cost.

Online Magazine

Access to all online articles, word lists and word of the day.

Not Available

Multiple Languages (beta)

Beta version of the International Edition gives access to Dutch, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

International Edition is not available.

Word Lists (beta)

Beta version allows you to make and share lists of your favorite words.

Not Available

Risk-free Trial

Cancel your subscription within the 14 day trial period, and we'll give you the option to receive a full refund -- no questions asked.

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Cancellation

Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of your term. However, you can cancel the automated renewal at any time. Cancellation is easy and can be done online -- just click on "My Account", enter your email address and password, and click the "Cancel my Subscription" button. No phone calls or annoying emails required.

Not Applicable

Minimum System Requirements


OS: 98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista	OS: OSX 10+
Memory: 128MB	Memory: 128MB
Browser: Internet Explorer 5.5+, Firefox	Browser: Safari, Firefox
Java: Virtual Machine 1.1+	Java: Virtual Machine 1.2+


OS: 98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista	OS: OSX 10+
Memory: 128MB	Memory: 128MB
Disk Space: 100MB	Disk Space: 100MB

With both versions of the Visual Thesaurus, you can:

Find the right word and explore. The Visual Thesaurus has over 145,000 English words and 115,000 meanings. Search for the word you're looking for and then follow a trail of related concepts.

Improve your grasp of the English language. The Visual Thesaurus's intuitive interface helps you find words through their semantic relationship with other words and meanings. Its focus on connecting words through their meanings results in more precise understanding.

Hear words pronounced correctly. (Internet connection necessary) The Visual Thesaurus offers a choice between a British and an American English accent.

Understand the relationships between English words and meanings. In addition to synonyms, the Visual Thesaurus shows 16 kinds of semantic relationships.You can see that a nose is part of a face, that a horned poppy is a type of flower, and that epinephrine is a type of vasoconstrictor.

Expand your search to the Internet. From any word, you can initiate an Internet search for either web pages or images.

Check your spelling. The Visual Thesaurus suggests alternatives so you can find the right word even when you're not sure of the spelling.

Personalize your experience. The Visual Thesaurus allows you fine control over your settings. You control font size, the types of relationships that are available, content filtering, and more.

Filter Content. Both the Desktop and the Online Edition allow you to filter content at four different levels.