# Glossary

The glossary tool lets you define key terms for your course. Learners can browse the glossary to look up definitions while studying.

## Adding a Term

1. Open the **Glossary** <img src="https://3870221420-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSHilSeDtvDev0n1c7wbJ%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-774e76b411e60e64e31e8fa9d13800aac2f337d6%2Fmdi-alphabetical.svg?alt=media" alt="Glossary" data-size="line"> tool from the course homepage
2. Click **Add a term**
3. Enter the **term** and its **definition** (the definition supports rich text formatting)
4. Save

## Managing Terms

* **Edit** <img src="https://3870221420-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSHilSeDtvDev0n1c7wbJ%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-6369c6135a9138074bead2ce94ad7693bf719058%2Fmdi-pencil.svg?alt=media" alt="Edit" data-size="line"> — Update a term or its definition
* **Delete** <img src="https://3870221420-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSHilSeDtvDev0n1c7wbJ%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-21c80c23ae6145a864b07a6b63304ce29d60d6c7%2Fmdi-delete.svg?alt=media" alt="Delete" data-size="line"> — Remove a term from the glossary
* **Search** — Use the search function to find specific terms quickly

## Importing and Exporting

You can build your glossary faster using import/export:

* **Import** — Upload a list of terms and definitions from a file (CSV format)
* **Export** — Download the glossary for use in another course or for offline reference

## Display Options

The glossary can be displayed in different formats:

* **Table view** — Terms listed in a table with their definitions
* **Alphabetical list** — Terms organized by their first letter, similar to a dictionary

## Tips

* **Build it progressively** — Add terms as you introduce them in your course, rather than all at once
* **Keep definitions concise** — Short, clear definitions are more useful than lengthy explanations
* **Link from learning paths** — Reference glossary terms from your learning path content to encourage learners to use the glossary
