Available in version 3.4 or later.

You can send selected text to Google / Bing search engine or Google / DeepL translation web service:

• select text using mouse
• right-click for context menu

• use Selection sub-menu and select web service to use for translation or search:

You can also use command palette (Ctrl + K):

• select text
• Ctrl + K to open command palette
• type e.g. deepl to find Translate with DeepL command

• press Enter (or double-click with mouse) to execute the action

Adding more services

You can add more web services using advanced settings.

To configure an external reader:

• use Settings / Advanced Settings... menu to open configuration file
• modify SelectionHandlers section

Here's an example of adding DuckDuckGo search engine: