1. Go to Tools, then click on Internet Options.
2. Click on the Security tab.
3. Click on the Custom Level button and scroll to Cookies.
4. To enable per-session cookies. Under "Allow per session cookies (not stored)" and check "Enable."
   To enable persistent cookies. Under "Allow cookies that are stored on your computer" and check either "Enable" or "Prompt."
5. Click OK to exit that screen.
6. Click Apply, then click OK to exit Internet Options.

1. Go to Tools, then click on Internet Options.
2. Click on the Security tab.
3. Click on the Trusted Sites icon, then click on the Sites button.

4. Copy the following URL http://unabridged.merriam-webster.com and paste it into the box labeled "Add this Web site to the zone."
5. Click the Add button.
6. Copy the My Account URL https://member.m-w.com and paste it into the box labeled "Add this Web site to the zone."
7. Click the Add button.
8. If it is checked, uncheck the box labeled "Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone," and then click OK.
9. Click Apply, then click OK to close Internet Options.

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1. Go to Tools, then click on Internet Options.
2. Click on the Privacy tab.
3. Select either the "Medium" or "Medium High" privacy level according to your preference.
4. Click Apply, then click OK.

1. Go to Tools, then click on Internet Options.
2. Click on the Privacy tab.
3. Under "Web Sites," click the Edit button.
4. Copy the following URL http://unabridged.merriam-webster.com and paste it into the box labeled "Address of Web site."
5. Click the Allow button.
6. Copy the My Account URL https://member.m-w.com and paste it into the box labeled "Address of Web site."
7. Click the Allow button.
8. Click OK to exit that screen.
9. Click Apply, then click OK to close Internet Options.

Note: If you add Merriam-Webster Unabridged URLs to your Trusted Sites list, be sure to uncheck the box labeled "Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone," located at the bottom of the Trusted Sites dialog box.

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1. Go to Edit, then click on Preferences.
2. On the left pane, double-click on Privacy & Security.
3. Click on Cookies.
4. Check "Accept all cookies" or "Accept only cookies that get sent back to the originating server" according to your preference.
5. Click OK.

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1. Go to Edit, then click on Preferences.
2. On the left pane, double-click on Privacy & Security.
3. Click on Cookies.
4. Check "Enable cookies for the originating web site only" or "Enable all cookies" according to your preference.
5. Click OK.

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1. Click on Settings.
2. Select Preferences.
3. Click on Internet Properties (WWW).
4. AOL uses Internet Explorer as its browser, so use the IE instructions above that pertain to your configuration.

AOL 9
To enable cookies:

1. Click on Settings.
2. Select Internet [Web] Options.
3. Click on Use your Internet Explorer settings to set advanced browsing options.
4. If you use IE 5, follow these instructions; if you use IE 6 follow these instructions.

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Please see your browser's help function for "cookies" or "security settings." If you need help with your cookie settings, e-mail us at support@member.m-w.com. Please provide your system information (operating system and browser) and a description of the problem.

Note: Opera browser settings are similar to IE.

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Accepting or Not Accepting our Persistent Cookies
When you log in to Unabridged.Merriam-Webster.com, check the Save log-in information box and we will use a persistent cookie to allow you immediate access next time you visit us. If you leave the box unchecked, we will use per-sessions cookies only.

For technical assistance, please e-mail us at: support@member.m-w.com. For more information regarding how we use cookies please see our Privacy Policy.

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