# Dictionary

Dictionary settings allow you to configure how dictionary items are searched in the Umbraco backoffice.

The following snippet contains all the available options with their default values:

```json
{
  "Umbraco": {
    "CMS": {
      "Dictionary": {
        "EnableValueSearch": false
      }
    }
  }
}
```

## EnableValueSearch

Key: `UseDictionaryValueSearch`

Type: `bool` (default: `false`)

Enables searching dictionary items by their **translation values** in addition to **keys** in the backoffice.

When set to `false` (default), only dictionary keys are searched using prefix matching.

When set to `true`, both dictionary keys and translation values are searched. Keys use prefix matching while values use substring matching, allowing editors to find dictionary items by their translated content.

{% hint style="info" %}
This feature is **disabled by default** to preserve backward compatibility and performance. It is recommended to enable the setting only when your editors need to search by translation values.
{% endhint %}

## Related Links

* [Dictionary Items](/umbraco-cms/18.latest/manage-and-publish-content/publishing-and-workflow/editorial-tools/dictionary-items.md)
* [Creating a Multilingual Site](/umbraco-cms/18.latest/develop-with-umbraco/tutorials/multilanguage-setup.md)


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