Adding and defining glossary terms

An online glossary provides a list of terms and definitions related to the subject matter in your project. You decide which terms to define and enter the definitions.

To add and define a glossary term:

  1. Select the Glossary tab.

  2. In the Term text box, enter the term.

  3. Click Add (right side of Term text box). The entry is added to the list of terms in the upper-pane of the glossary. The term appears in bold text to indicate that it has no definition.

  4. Click inside the lower pane titled Definition for. Enter the definition in this text box. The glossary entry is complete now that it includes both a term and definition.

Tips:

  • You can copy and paste information from the Windows Clipboard into the Term and Definition for boxes.

  • Terms are always listed alphabetically in the top pane of the Glossary Designer.

  • The Definition for box does not support formatted text, tabs or returns.

  • Try to keep your definitions concise, especially if you plan to use the Smart Glossary Wizard to transform glossary terms in your topics into expanding glossary hotspots.