> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.chamilo.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.chamilo.org/teacher-guide/teacher-guide/adding-content/glossary.md). # 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** Glossary tool from the course homepage 2. Click **Add new glossary term** 3. Enter the **term** and its **definition** (the definition supports rich text formatting) 4. Save ## Managing Terms * **Edit** Edit — Update a term or its definition * **Delete** Delete — Remove a term from the glossary * **Search** Search — Use the search function to find specific terms quickly ## Importing and Exporting You can build your glossary faster using import/export: * **Import** Import — Upload a list of terms and definitions from a CSV or XLS file. You can also tick "Update existing terms" to overwrite definitions for terms that are already in the glossary. * **Export** Export — Download the glossary as CSV, Excel (XLS), or PDF for use in another course or for offline reference ## Display Options The glossary can be displayed in two formats, toggled from the toolbar: * **Table view** — Terms listed in a table with their definitions * **List view** — Terms shown as individual panels stacked one after another ## 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