=== 3task Glossary – Dictionary, Wiki & Knowledge Base === Contributors: 3task Tags: glossary, dictionary, wiki, knowledge-base, a-z-index Requires at least: 5.8 Tested up to: 6.9 Stable tag: 2.2.0 Requires PHP: 7.4 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Create glossaries, dictionaries & knowledge bases using WordPress pages. A-Z navigation, auto-linking, dark mode. No database, just pages. == Description == **3task Glossary** helps you create professional glossaries, dictionaries, wikis and knowledge bases using the WordPress page hierarchy you already know. No complex setup required - just select a page as your glossary, and its child pages become your entries. Perfect for: * **Glossaries** - Define technical terms, jargon, acronyms * **Dictionaries** - Build word lists with definitions * **Knowledge Bases** - Create support documentation * **Wikis** - Organize encyclopedia-style content * **Lexicons** - Academic and scientific term collections ### How It Works 1. Create a WordPress page for your glossary (e.g., "Glossary") 2. Add child pages under it for each entry (e.g., "API", "Database", "Widget") 3. Activate the glossary in plugin settings 4. Your glossary page automatically shows A-Z navigation and entry list ### Key Features * **Uses WordPress Pages** - No new post types, no database tables. Just pages. * **A-Z Navigation** - Beautiful alphabetical navigation with 2 styles (Buttons, Pills) * **2 Color Schemes** - Emerald (green) and Slate (neutral gray) * **Dark Mode Support** - Auto (system), Light, or Dark mode * **German Umlaut Support** - Proper handling of Ä, Ö, Ü, ß * **Auto-Linking** - Automatically link glossary terms within your glossary pages * **Responsive Design** - Works perfectly on all devices * **Lightweight** - No bloat, fast loading, SEO-friendly structure * **Multi-Language Ready** - Works with RTL languages, Hebrew, Arabic, Greek ### Pro Version Features Upgrade to **3task Glossary Pro** for advanced features: * **6 Color Schemes** - Emerald, Ocean, Sunset, Berry, Slate, Auto + Custom colors * **3 Navigation Styles** - Buttons, Pills, Minimal + Custom CSS * **Site-Wide Auto-Linking** - Link glossary terms across your entire website * **Tooltips** - Show term definitions on hover without leaving the page * **Search Function** - Let visitors search within your glossary * **Import/Export** - Bulk create entries via CSV, backup your glossary data * **Statistics** - See which terms are most viewed * **Shortcodes** - Embed glossary anywhere with shortcodes * **Priority Support** - 24-hour response time [Upgrade to Pro](https://www.3task.de/3task-glossary-pro/) == Installation == ### Automatic Installation 1. Login to WordPress admin 2. Go to **Plugins > Add New** 3. Search for "3task Glossary" 4. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate** ### Manual Installation 1. Download the plugin zip file 2. Go to **Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin** 3. Choose the zip file and click **Install Now** 4. Click **Activate** ### Quick Start 1. Create a WordPress page (e.g., "Glossary") 2. Create child pages under it for each entry 3. Go to **SEO Glossary** in admin menu 4. Add your page as a glossary 5. Visit your glossary page to see the A-Z navigation == Frequently Asked Questions == = How do I create a glossary? = 1. Create a regular WordPress page (this will be your glossary index) 2. Create child pages under it (each child page is an entry) 3. Go to SEO Glossary menu and add your page as a glossary 4. That's it! Your page now shows A-Z navigation and links to all child pages. = Can I use this for a dictionary or wiki? = Yes! The plugin works great for dictionaries, wikis, knowledge bases, lexicons, and any A-Z indexed content. Each child page becomes an entry with its own URL. = How many glossaries and entries can I add? = The free version has no artificial limits. Create as many glossaries and entries as you need. Pro adds automation features like site-wide auto-linking, tooltips, and import/export. = Does it work with my theme? = Yes! The plugin uses clean, semantic HTML that works with any WordPress theme. It includes 2 color schemes (Emerald, Slate) and dark mode support. Pro version offers 6 schemes + custom colors. = How does auto-linking work? = When enabled, the plugin automatically links glossary terms within your glossary pages. Links only appear on glossary pages and their entries (selective mode). = Is it SEO-friendly? = Yes! The plugin uses proper semantic HTML structure, clean URLs (your existing page permalinks), and doesn't add any bloat. Your existing page SEO remains intact. = Does it support German umlauts and special characters? = Yes! German umlauts (Ä, Ö, Ü, ß) are properly sorted under their base letters (A, O, U, S). Works with Hebrew, Greek, Arabic and other languages too. = Can I customize the appearance? = Yes! Choose from 2 color schemes (Emerald, Slate), 2 navigation styles (Buttons, Pills), and dark mode settings (Auto, Light, Dark). Pro version offers 6 color schemes, 3 navigation styles, and custom colors. == Screenshots == 1. **Glossary Page** - A-Z navigation with entry list 2. **Admin Settings** - Simple glossary configuration 3. **Color Schemes** - Emerald and Slate color options 4. **Navigation Styles** - Buttons or Pills 5. **Entry Page** - Sub-navigation on glossary entries 6. **Dark Mode** - Automatic dark mode support == Changelog == = 2.2.0 = * New: Accessibility options for inactive letters (screen reader support) * New: Four display modes for letters without entries: Accessible (with aria-label), Hidden (aria-hidden), Show (visual only), None (hide completely) * Improved: Screen readers now properly announce "X, no entries" instead of reading letters as one string * Thanks to Elena Brescacin for reporting the accessibility issue and contributing the Italian translation = 2.1.0 = * Renamed plugin to 3task Glossary * New: Optimized for dictionary, wiki and knowledge base use cases * Improved: Better multi-language support = 2.0.0 = * Complete rewrite using Child-Pages-System * New: Uses WordPress pages instead of custom database * New: 6 color schemes (Emerald, Ocean, Sunset, Berry, Slate, Auto) * New: 3 navigation styles (Buttons, Pills, Minimal) * New: Dark mode support (Auto, Light, Dark) * New: German umlaut support (Ä, Ö, Ü, ß) * New: Auto-linking within glossary pages * Improved: Cleaner, lighter codebase * Improved: Better accessibility * Improved: Modern admin interface = 1.0.0 = * Initial release == Upgrade Notice == = 2.2.0 = Accessibility improvement: Inactive letters now work properly with screen readers. Choose from 4 display modes in Design settings. = 2.1.0 = Plugin renamed to 3task Glossary. Now optimized for glossaries, dictionaries, wikis and knowledge bases. = 2.0.0 = Major update! Now uses WordPress pages instead of custom database. Create your glossary by making child pages under a parent page. Much simpler and more flexible. == Developer Notes == ### Filters * `azgl_max_glossaries` - Override maximum glossaries limit * `azgl_max_entries` - Override maximum entries limit * `azgl_color_schemes` - Add custom color schemes * `azgl_nav_styles` - Add custom navigation styles ### Actions * `azgl_before_glossary` - Before glossary output * `azgl_after_glossary` - After glossary output * `azgl_before_navigation` - Before navigation output * `azgl_after_navigation` - After navigation output ### CSS Classes * `.azgl-nav` - Navigation container * `.azgl-entries` - Entries container * `.azgl-section` - Letter section * `.azgl-letter` - Letter heading * `.azgl-list` - Entry list * `.azgl-item` - Entry item * `.glossary-term` - Auto-linked term == About 3task.de == 3task Glossary is developed by **3task.de**, specialists in WordPress plugin development. We create focused, lightweight tools that solve real problems. [Visit 3task.de](https://www.3task.de/) == Support == **Free Version:** * [WordPress.org Support Forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/3task-glossary/) * Built-in Help tab in plugin settings **Pro Version:** * Priority email support * 24-hour response time * Custom development available [Get Pro Support](https://www.3task.de/3task-glossary-pro/)