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# Bulk export glossary terms

# Bulk export glossary terms {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated August 11, 2026  
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Download existing glossary terms to an XLSX file for offline review and editing, or download an empty template to create new glossary terms with properly formatted fields.

## Before you begin

Role required: Data Steward (df_data_steward)

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllWorkflow Data FabricWorkflow Data Fabric Home.
2. Select the Data Catalog icon.
3. Download a glossary terms template or export existing terms:
   1. To download an empty template for creating new glossary terms:  
      1. Select the three-dot menu and select Import glossary terms.
      2. Select Download to download the empty XLSX template.  
      A blank glossary terms template is downloaded in XLSX format with properly formatted fields.
   2. To export existing glossary terms for review or editing:  
      1. Select the three-dot menu and select Bulk edit glossary terms.
      2. Select glossary terms to export. Use the Add all button to select all terms, or select Add next to each term to select them individually. Use the filters to narrow the list. You can select up to 2000 glossary terms.
      3. Select Done to proceed to the summary screen.
      4. Review the list of glossary terms. If needed, select Add more to return to the previous screen and adjust your selection.
      5. Select Export to download the glossary terms.  
      The glossary terms are exported in an XLSX file.

## Result

The downloaded XLSX file has a set structure with all the sheets you need to add and edit the business glossary. Before editing the file, read the instructions in the Overview tab carefully. See [Edit glossary spreadsheet](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/_t6FN8j2QT~EjnPvnYBexw "Edit the downloaded glossary spreadsheet to add or update glossary terms before importing them back into the Data Catalog.") for detailed guidance on editing the spreadsheet.

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