Cannot find text lookup function on Mac

How to Use the “Type to Siri” Feature on Your Mac

I think the feature you are ‘looking for is Apple's Type to Siri. It allows you to type questions or instructions to Siri rather than speaking to it.

The keyboard shortcut is pressing the Command (⌘) key twice in quick succession.

1. How does it work?

Simply press the Command key twice:

⌘ + ⌘

A small text-entry window should appear, allowing you to type a question or request. For example:

What does this word mean?

Can you summarize this paragraph?

How do I change a setting on my Mac?

Can you explain this topic?

Siri will then respond without you needing to use your voice.

2. How to check that it is enabled

If pressing Command twice does not  bring up the text-entry window, try the following:

1. Click the Apple menu ().
2. Open System Settings.
3. Select Accessibility in the sidebar.
4. Find and select Siri.
5. Make sure Type to Siri is switched on.

You should also check the Siri keyboard shortcut:

1. Return to System Settings.
2. Select Apple Intelligence & Siri or Siri.
3. Find the Keyboard Shortcut setting.
4. Check that the shortcut is configured correctly. You can select or customize it here.

Apple's official support resources

If you need further assistance, these Apple support pages explain the feature and its settings:

Use Siri on Mac – Explains how to use Type to Siri, including the double-Command shortcut.

Change Siri settings for accessibility on Mac – Explains how to enable Type to Siri through Accessibility settings.

Siri settings on Mac – Covers Siri activation, keyboard shortcuts and other settings.

One small technical clarification:

Apple's documentation confirms that the double-Command shortcut is available for Type to Siri, but the precise options and behaviour can depend on whether Apple Intelligence is enabled and which Siri version is available in your region.