How to Build a Glossary in Excel

Using Excel, you can build a glossary and save it  as a .CSV (Comma-Separated Value) file. If you want to add your own terms for specific items related to your course, this is a useful way to share that with students.

Step-by-Step Guide

How to Build a Glossary in Excel

  1. Open a new Excel workbook.
  2. In the first cell, type the first term you want entered in your glossary.
  3. In the cell directly next to the term, type the definition for the term. You may need to extend the cell to fit the new text.
  4. Repeat with the remainder of your glossary items.
    Sample glossary terms
     
    To extend cells automatically

    On the Home tab, Format, and then click AutoFit Column Width.
    Click Format from the navigation ribbon and select Auto Fit.

 

To Save Glossary in .CSV Format

  1. Point to Save As, and then click Other Formats if CSV is not shown.
    File menu and select Save as and click drop down to select .CSV format.
     
  2. In the Save As Type list, select CSV (Comma Delimited), and then click Save.
    Select CSV format.

 

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Article ID: 94529
Created
Mon 12/16/19 1:53 PM
Modified
Fri 9/10/21 11:04 AM