Workaround for macOS Dictionary All Tab Issue

After installing custom dictionaries on macOS, you may encounter an issue where the All tab in the built-in Dictionary app does not display correctly. The main problem is that the CFBundleIdentifier key in the Info.plist file of the custom dictionaries is either missing or not unique.
Here’s a step-by-step workaround I found to resolve the issue:

Steps to Fix the Issue:

1. Locate the ~/Library/Dictionaries directory. To do this, open Finder, press Cmd + Shift + G, and enter ~/Library/Dictionaries (the Library folder is hidden by default).
2. Inside the Dictionaries folder, you will find a list of .dictionary files, which represent the custom dictionaries you have installed.
3. To fix the issue, check the Info.plist file of each dictionary. Navigate to the .dictionary folder, then go to the Contents subfolder, where you will find the Info.plist file.
4. Open the Info.plist file using a text editor or a plist editor.
5. Look for the CFBundleIdentifier key in the Info.plist file. This key should contain a unique identifier for each dictionary. If it’s missing, you can add it manually. For example, use a format like com.yourname.dictionaryname.
6. Save the changes to the Info.plist file.
7. Repeat this process for each custom dictionary you have installed.
8. After making these changes, restart the Dictionary app.
9. The All tab should now display properly, and you should be able to access all your dictionaries without any issues.
10. If the problem persists, try to quit the Dictionary, move the custom dictionaries to a different location, and then move them back to the ~/Library/Dictionaries folder. This can sometimes help refresh the app’s cache and resolve any lingering issues.