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The Glossary tool provides definitions for terms in matrices and wizards, including matrix row and column names. Using the glossary tool in conjunction with a matrix compensates for the limited space allowed for matrix row and column names. In addition to the row and column names in a matrix, glossary terms apply to matrix cell or wizard Within matrix cells and wizard pages, glossary entries also apply to terms in cell or page names and descriptions.
When participants move the mouse over a glossed term, Sakai displays a short definition or explanation that has been entered via the Glossary tool. When participants click on the name, it hyperlinks to more extensive information that has been entered via a rich text editor. CIG Coordinators (including site organizers and others) often use these hyperlinks to provide detailed information such as objectives, outcomes, or standards represented by each matrix row; a complete list of campus activities for each matrix level; or an extensive grouping of resources to develop a particular skill.
If you are a CIG Coordinator, the Glossary tool allows you to create the short and long definitions and explanations described above for matrices or wizards within a portfolio site. If you are a system administrator, you may use the glossary Glossary tool in Portfolio Admin to define terms in matrices and wizards across sites in this within a Sakai instance.
This tool also allows you to manage glossary terms in other ways. You may:
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