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Create and collaborate with Glossary guide

Collaborate with students to create and maintain a list of module-specific dictionary definitions.

Create a category

It is possible to navigate Glossary entries by category with the exception of glossaries that have been set to appear as Simple, dictionary style.

To use this function, categories must first be defined.

  1. Select the Glossary from the module page.
  2. Open the Browse by drop-down menu.
  3. Select Browse by category.

Browse menu opened

  1. Select the Edit categories button. The Categories page will open.
  2. Select the Add category button.
  3. Give the category a name.
  4. Choose whether you want the category name autolinked.
  5. Select the Save changes button.

Edit a category name

  1. Select the Glossary from the module page.
  2. Open the Browse by drop-down menu.
  3. Select Browse by category.

Browse be category highlighted in Glossary

  1. Select the Edit categories button.
  2. Select the cog icon to the right of the category to be edited.

Cog icon highlighted alongside category on glossary

  1. Make your changes to the category name.
  2. Save changes.

Delete a category

  1. Select the Glossary from the module page.
  2. Open the Browse by drop-down menu.
  3. Select Browse by category. (Available on all glossaries excluding those with Simple, dictionary style appearance).

Browse by category highlighted in Glossary

  1. Select Edit categories.
  2. Select the Delete icon (bin) to the right of the category to be deleted.

Bin icon highlighted alongside category in glossary

  1. Select Yes to confirm the deletion of the category.
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