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How to mark terminology in a document
How to mark terminology in a document

Terminology saves time typing and ensures spelling is correct for complex words. An automated list can also be exported (e.g., a glossary).

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Last updated Sep 12, 2025

Follow these seps:

  1. Highlight any terminology that you might want to include
    • Definitions can generate a glossary
    • Abbreviations can generate a table of contents
    • All other terminology can help with writing consistency (i.e., no need to spell it out every time) or generate an index (if you are writing a book)
  2. Using the popup menu, click the "Terminology" icon and select the term type you wish to apply
  3. From the drop down menu, select and existing term and then click the "Insert" button
  4. If you need to add a new Term, enter the relevant data into the form, and click "Insert"; the data will be saved and inserted int your text
  5. At any time you can edit a term by clicking the "Pencil" icon on the popup menu
  6. Using the "More" icon, select "Preview" at anytime to check your content [note that terminology will emerge as "normal" text]
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Terminology in action:


Tips:

  • A change to a term will be populated across all sections where that term exists (e.g., this is quick way to fix a typo or change a name)
  • The data captured in the terms menu is mostly for information purposes

See also:

  • How to insert a terminology smart list
  • Format a terminology smart list in the style guide wizard