Import and Export Glossary Entries

How to Import/Export Glossary Entries

Last Updated: July 24th, 2023

If you have glossaries in your course, you will have to transfer them separately after performing imports or backup/restores in between terms.

To import/export glossaries between terms, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the old course and click on the Glossary.
  2. In the top section of the glossary click the down arrow button to the right of import entries.
  3. Click on Export.
  4. Click the Export entries to file button.
    Glossary page with the ... button on the right side of the page identified.

In the New Course:

  1. Find the Glossary activity. It will be present, but empty of entries on your Moodle page.
  2. In the top section of the glossary, click on Import entries.
    Glossary page with the import entries button on the right side of the page identified.
  3. Click on Choose a file...
    1. Click on Choose file
      1. Select your file
      2. Click Open
    2. Click on Upload this file
    3. Click on Submit


ATC Support & Hours of Operation

Weekday Support, Monday - Friday

The ATC is open to in-person assistance. Support is available through the above remote options and on campus at CEN 208

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