Definition Lists

 

Introduction

Definition lists are used when you want to define a term.

Create a Definition List

  1. On the Insert menu, select Definition List.

  2. To add a heading to a list, enter the heading into the Heading box.

  3. Edit your list:

To Add a Term to a List:

  1. Click Add Term. An empty field will appear in the Definition Term window.

  2. In this field type the term you wish to add.

To Add a Definition for a Term:

  1. In the Definition Term window, click on the term for which you want to add a definition.

  2. In the Definitions window, type a definition for the term.

To Edit a Definition for a Term:

  1. In the Definition Term window, click on the term for which you want to edit a definition.

  2. In the Definitions window, click on the definition you want to edit and make the changes you wish.

To Remove a Term from your List:

  1. In the Definition Term window, click on the term you want to remove

  2. Click on the Remove Term button.

  1. Once you have finished editing your definition list, click OK to insert the list into your document.

To Edit a Definition List After Inserting it into Your Document

To edit your list after inserting it into your document:

  1. In the editing window, select the entire code that was inserted for the definition list.

  2. On the Insert menu, select Definition List.

  3. Repeats steps 2. to 4. in the Create a Definition List instructions above.

Note: These steps will only work if the code you select in step 1. is correct.