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This paper focuses on certain aspects of interface design in online dictionaries. A discussion of a number of examples of interface design in existing online dictionaries is presented. It is emphasised that successful interface design in transformative lexicographic products should be characterised by a human-centred approach that enables intuitive access to the required data. Dictionary articles should offer users an overview of the available contents. The user should then be able to zoom in on specific data types whilst others could be filtered out so that information on demand can be retrieved. An interdisciplinary approach is needed to optimally utilise the possibilities offered by the online environment to design a dynamic article structure with an interface that gives the users rapid access to specific data. Lexicographic theory should offer an exposition of innovative procedures already prevailing in existing dictionaries. Lexicographic theory should also make proposals that can be applied in the practice to enhance the interface design in order to assist users in experiencing successful dictionary consultation endeavours.