> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create a Vocabulary List

> Create a new Pear Deck Vocabulary List by entering terms manually or importing from a spreadsheet

GoGuardian Pear Deck Vocabulary lets you build word lists that power the Flashcard Factory game. You can add terms one by one in the Vocabulary Editor or paste in a list from a spreadsheet. Pear Deck Vocabulary and the Flashcard Factory are available only for users who sign in with Google.

## Get Started

1. Sign in to Pear Deck with your Google account.

2. Click **Flashcard Factory** on the left side of your screen.

From here, choose one of two ways to add terms to your list:

* Enter your own terms and definitions
* Paste in a list from somewhere else

## Enter Your Own Terms and Definitions

1. In the Vocabulary Editor, type your term in the **Term** field.

2. Press **Enter** on your keyboard to move to the **Definition** field.

3. Type your definition. Or, click **Definitions** to search Merriam-Webster. You can also leave the **Definition** field blank if you want students to define the term in their own words.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/goguardian/e16cbhCPjRUSsdhT/images/screenshots/create-vocabulary-list/step-01.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=e16cbhCPjRUSsdhT&q=85&s=f86798887dda9d8e0c0d256b345ff318" alt="Vocabulary Editor page showing a sample term and definition entry" width="1280" height="605" data-path="images/screenshots/create-vocabulary-list/step-01.png" />

<Note>
  Students are always prompted to write an example sentence during the Flashcard Factory game, regardless of whether you include a definition.
</Note>

## Paste in a List From a Spreadsheet

If you have terms and definitions in a spreadsheet, you can copy and paste them directly into the Vocabulary Editor.

1. In your spreadsheet, select terms and definitions from two separate columns, then copy them.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/goguardian/e16cbhCPjRUSsdhT/images/screenshots/create-vocabulary-list/step-02.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=e16cbhCPjRUSsdhT&q=85&s=207ecb2c6581e1ed70c5f9c6decf381b" alt="Sample spreadsheet with terms and definitions" width="573" height="265" data-path="images/screenshots/create-vocabulary-list/step-02.png" />

2. Open the [Pear Deck Vocabulary List Editor](https://app.peardeck.com/vocab/editor) and click **Import**.

3. In the window that opens, go to **Import a List** and paste your terms and definitions into the box.

4. Each line creates a separate card. Press **Enter** on your keyboard to start a new line and a new card. If you include definitions, they must be placed in a separate column. Separate the columns with the tab key on your keyboard. Use the **List Preview** to confirm how the cards will appear in your Vocabulary List.

<Note>
  If you leave definitions out of your list, students will see only the term during the Flashcard Factory game and can write either an example sentence or their own definition.
</Note>

5. Click **Import List**.

6. Review your Vocabulary List. You can still add definitions here by typing them or by clicking **Definitions** to search Merriam-Webster.

<Note>
  Vocabulary Lists are automatically saved to a **Vocabulary** folder in your Google Drive. To open a list you created previously, go to [Pear Deck Home](https://app.peardeck.com/home), click **Open Existing File**, search for the list, click **Select**, and then choose to edit the list or start a Flashcard Factory game.
</Note>

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/goguardian/e16cbhCPjRUSsdhT/images/screenshots/create-vocabulary-list/step-03.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=e16cbhCPjRUSsdhT&q=85&s=9be81d0d603cdbd8d7e3de8741e46a22" alt="Vocabulary list editor modal window for importing a Vocabulary list from a spreadsheet" width="1277" height="761" data-path="images/screenshots/create-vocabulary-list/step-03.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/goguardian/e16cbhCPjRUSsdhT/images/screenshots/create-vocabulary-list/step-04.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=e16cbhCPjRUSsdhT&q=85&s=d73fd383c620ce64e3efc0e2d9de464c" alt="Vocabulary list editor window showing a terms only option" width="1278" height="763" data-path="images/screenshots/create-vocabulary-list/step-04.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/goguardian/e16cbhCPjRUSsdhT/images/screenshots/create-vocabulary-list/step-05.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=e16cbhCPjRUSsdhT&q=85&s=8b8090a5da5a74968fdab46c9b39be9c" alt="Vocabulary list editor window showing terms and definitions" width="1280" height="605" data-path="images/screenshots/create-vocabulary-list/step-05.png" />

## Resources

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Play the Flashcard Factory Game" href="/products/pear-deck/play-flashcard-factory-game">
    Run a live Flashcard Factory session using a Vocabulary List you have created.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Pear Deck Vocabulary" href="/products/pear-deck/pear-deck-vocabulary">
    Learn how Pear Deck Vocabulary works and what features are available for your class.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>
