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FusePoint Glossary Documentation

Type: webpart

Overview

The FusePoint Glossary web part allows users to display and manage a list of terms and definitions in an organized, searchable, and filterable interface directly within SharePoint pages.

It supports two data sources — SharePoint List or Managed Collection — and includes A–Z letter filters, keyword search, and optional pagination.
Users with edit access can also add new terms directly via a modal popup.

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Features

• Dual Data Source Options
  • Managed Collection – Manage terms directly in the web part property pane.
  • SharePoint List – Connect to an existing list containing term data.
• Alphabetical Filtering
  • Displays A–Z buttons for filtering words starting with a specific letter.
  • Includes an “All” button to view every term.
• Search Functionality
  • Search filters both word and description fields.
  • When typing in the search box, it automatically switches to “All” mode to ensure global search.
• Add Term Button
  • When data is managed via Managed Collection: visible to page editors.
  • When data is managed via SharePoint List: visible to users with Edit/Contribute permissions on the list.
  • Opens a modal popup allowing input of a new term and description.
  • New items are automatically sorted alphabetically.
• Pagination Support
  • Can limit the number of items per page (optional).
  • Default: Unlimited (no pagination).
• Customizable Styling
  • Control text and button colors directly in the property pane.
  • Option to apply SharePoint theme colors for seamless integration.
• Responsive & Accessible
  • Works across screen sizes with Fluent UI styling.
  • Designed for clarity and easy navigation.

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How to Use

Adding the Web Part

1. Edit your SharePoint page.
2. Insert the FusePoint Glossary web part.
3. Configure your preferred data source and appearance settings.

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Configuring the Glossary

1. Management Type
   • Choose between:
     • Managed Collection – Manage entries directly in the property pane.
     • SharePoint List – Connect to a SharePoint list containing glossary data.
2. Items Per Page
   • Define how many items should display per page.
   • Leave empty for unlimited (no pagination).
3. No Data Message
   • Customize the message shown when no items are available.
4. Use Theme Colors
   • Apply the site’s theme colors to glossary text and controls.
5. Custom Colors
   • Override theme with manual colors:
     • Button Color
     • Button Text Color
     • Select Button Color
     • Select Button Text Color
     • Body Text Color

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Managing Glossary Entries

When using “Managed Collection”

• You can add or edit entries directly in the property pane under Glossary Entries.
• Each entry requires:
  • Word – The term to display.
  • Description – The definition or details (optional if “Add Term” modal is used).
• Click Add Term on the page (visible for editors) to quickly add a new item via popup.

When using “SharePoint List”

• Connect the web part to a list with Word and Description columns.
• Users with edit permissions on the list can also use the Add Term button.
• New items added are saved to the selected list and displayed alphabetically.

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User Experience

• On page load, All terms are displayed by default.
• Users can:
  • Filter by letter (A–Z).
  • Type in the Search Box to find any matching term or description.
  • Click All to reset the filter.
• The Add Term modal opens as a centered popup with fields for:
  • Word
  • Description
  • A Save button (adds and re-sorts alphabetically)
• If no matches are found, the No Data Message is displayed.
• If data source is SharePoint, the web part automatically detects user permissions.

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Benefits

• Simple Content Management – Choose the source that best fits your workflow.
• Dynamic Filtering – Quickly locate terms by letter or keyword.
• Inline Add Term – Empower editors to maintain content directly from the page.
• Seamless Look – Integrates visually with Fluent UI and SharePoint theme styles.
• Alphabetical Sorting – Keeps entries tidy and easy to navigate.

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Conclusion

The FusePoint Glossary web part provides an elegant and user-friendly solution to display and manage lists of terms or definitions inside SharePoint.
Whether connected to a SharePoint List or managed directly in the web part, it offers flexible data control, instant search, alphabetical browsing, and live entry management — all in a modern, Fluent UI experience.

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