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# Bulk import glossary terms

# Bulk import glossary terms {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Import multiple glossary terms at once using an XLSX file to quickly populate your data catalog with business terminology and definitions.

## Before you begin

Role required: Data Steward (df_data_steward)

## About this task

Before importing, [export glossary terms](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/0Z9JPmEdQ2YTlrbOLkpGkw "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.") to obtain the XLSX template, then [edit the spreadsheet](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/EkghSnJCNLY9KYb29fiwqQ "Edit the downloaded glossary spreadsheet to add or update glossary terms before importing them back into the Data Catalog.") to add or update glossary terms.{#bulk-import-glossary-terms__bulk-import-glossary-terms-context-1}

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllWorkflow Data FabricWorkflow Data Fabric Home.
2. Select the Data catalog icon in the left sidebar.
3. Select the three-dot menu and select Import glossary terms.
4. Select Browse and upload the XLSX file with glossary terms.  
   Alternatively, drag the XLSX file into the Import glossary terms window.
5. Select Preview.
6. Review all the terms selected for import in the Preview window.  
   If there are any warnings or validation failures for the terms, they are tagged as such. To fix the errors, abort the import, make fixes in the file, and initiate the import again.
7. Select Import.  
   The import process begins and the system displays the status of the import. If any terms are not imported, you can download a file that includes the list of terms that aren't imported and the reason for failure.
8. Select Done.  
   The glossary terms are imported in the data catalog.
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## Result

After the import completes, the system displays one of the following status values:

* COMMITTED --- All rows imported successfully
* PARTIAL --- Some rows imported; others failed
* FAILED --- No rows imported
**Related reference**   

* [Glossary import error scenarios](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/SIT8P3mdD2JhcXYGnvlcEg "Error and warning messages that can occur when uploading glossary term files, and their impact on the import process.")

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