Settings Reference
Complete settings reference for LingeAI.
General
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Interface language | LingeAI UI language |
| Native language | Your known language |
| Target languages | Languages you're learning |
Translation
Trigger
| Setting | Options | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Hover translate | On / Off | On |
| Hover delay | 0–1000ms | 300ms |
| Double-click | On / Off | On |
| Selection | On / Off | On |
Popup
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Theme | Auto / Light / Dark |
| Size | Small / Medium / Large |
| Position | Auto / Above / Below |
Content
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | On / Off |
| Part of speech | On / Off |
| Examples | On / Off |
| Max definitions | 1–5 |
Vocabulary
Auto-save
| Mode | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Disabled | Never auto-save |
| All | Save everything |
| After N lookups | Save repeat lookups |
| Manual only | Click to save |
Review
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Daily goal | Words per day |
| New words/day | Max new in reviews |
| Order | Random / Due / Difficulty |
Notifications
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Reminders | Daily review reminder |
| Time | When to remind |
| Achievements | Milestone alerts |
Reading Mode
Display
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Font | System / Serif / Sans |
| Size | 14–24px |
| Line height | 1.4–2.0 |
| Width | 600–900px |
| Theme | Light / Dark / Sepia |
Translation
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Level | Beginner → Advanced |
| Mode | Inline / Tooltip / Sidebar |
| Highlight | Underline / Background / Bold |
Privacy
Data Collection
| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Help improve LingeAI by sharing anonymous usage data | Enabled |
| Error reports | Send crash reports to help fix bugs | Enabled |
| Server AI Fallback | Use server AI when local processing unavailable | Enabled |
Browser Permissions
LingeAI requests minimal permissions for core functionality:
| Permission | Purpose | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Access websites | Translate text on any website | ✅ Required |
| Local storage | Save your vocabulary and settings | ✅ Required |
| Side panel | Show translation results | ✅ Required |
| Tab management | Clear highlights (when requested) | ⚪ Optional |
| AI processing | Local contextual meanings | ⚪ Optional |
Learn more about permissions →
Data Control
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Export Data | Download your vocabulary and settings |
| Clear Cache | Remove local translation cache |
| Delete Account | Permanently remove all data |
Sync
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Vocabulary | Sync across devices |
| Settings | Sync across devices |
| Frequency | Real-time / Periodic |
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Translate selection | Ctrl+Shift+T | ⌘+Shift+T |
| Reading Mode | Ctrl+Shift+R | ⌘+Shift+R |
| Vocabulary | Ctrl+Shift+V | ⌘+Shift+V |
| Quick review | Ctrl+Shift+Q | ⌘+Shift+Q |
| Settings | Ctrl+Shift+S | ⌘+Shift+S |
Customize at: chrome://extensions/shortcuts
Reset
To restore defaults:
- Settings → Advanced
- Click Reset to Defaults
- Confirm
warning
This resets settings only. Vocabulary and account data are preserved.