> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://algolia.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Manage synonyms in the dashboard > Learn how to manage synonyms in the Algolia dashboard export const Application = () => application ; export const AlgoliaSearch = () => ; To add, delete, or edit synonyms in the Algolia dashboard, follow these steps: 1. Go to the [Algolia dashboard](https://dashboard.algolia.com/explorer/browse) and select your Algolia . 2. On the left sidebar, select **Search**. 3. Select your Algolia index. 4. On the **Configuration** tab, click **Synonyms**. ## Add synonyms To add a new synonym, click **Add Synonyms** and choose the type: * Regular synonyms * One-way synonyms * Alternative corrections * Placeholders ### Synonyms (regular synonyms)

Adding three equivalent terms for a regular synonym.

In the **Synonyms** field, enter your [regular synonyms](/doc/guides/managing-results/optimize-search-results/adding-synonyms#regular-synonyms): a comma-separated list of words or expressions that should be considered equivalent. ### One-way synonyms

Screenshot of a dialog to add an expansion with 'One-way Synonyms' selected, showing 'top' as the search term and 'hoodie' and 'sweater' as alternatives.

In the **Search term** field, enter your [one-way synonym](/doc/guides/managing-results/optimize-search-results/adding-synonyms#one-way-synonyms): the text used in a query that should be substituted by the comma-separated list of terms in the **Alternatives** field ("top" and "hoodie"/"sweater" in the example). ### Placeholders

Screenshot of a form to add an expansion with 'Placeholders' selected, a placeholder field, and 'street' and 'st' in replacements.

In the **Placeholder** field, enter your [placeholder synonym](/doc/guides/managing-results/optimize-search-results/adding-synonyms#placeholders): the text, enclosed in angle brackets, used by any query matching one of the **Replacements** (`` for `street` and `st`, in the example). ### Alternative corrections

Adding an alternative correction for a search term.

In the **Search term** field, enter your [alternative corrections synonym](/doc/guides/managing-results/optimize-search-results/adding-synonyms#alternative-corrections): the text used in the query that should be substituted by the comma-separated list of alternative words or expressions in the **Corrections** field (`tablet` for `ipad` in the example). In the **Typo** field, choose the number of typos allowed (1 or 2) when the search term matches one of the corrections. ## Copy synonyms to other indices To copy a synonym you created to other indices, select the **Copy this expansion to other indices** option and choose your indices. ## Import synonyms from a file To import synonyms from a file, click the arrow next to **Add Synonyms** and then click **Upload**.

Screenshot of the synonym upload dialog for index 'an index name', showing supported JSON and CSV formats and a code example.

JSON and CSV are the two supported data formats, but CSV is limited to regular synonyms. ### Import synonyms from JSON icon=braces The file must contain an array of newline-delimited JSON objects. Each object must include: * A **unique object ID** value that identifies the synonym record. Object ID aren't automatically generated if they're missing. * A **type** value, which must be one of these options: * `synonym` * `oneWaySynonym` * `altCorrection1` * `altCorrection2` * `placeholder` * Other fields required by [the selected type](#add-synonyms). ### Import synonyms from CSV You can only use CSV files to import regular synonyms (`synonym`). The file must contain one set of **comma-separated** synonyms per line. Algolia accepts CSV files which must use commas as field separators. ## Export synonyms to a file To back up or take a snapshot of your synonyms, click the arrow next to **Add Synonyms** and click **Export as JSON** or **Export as CSV**. CSV export is limited to regular synonyms. ## Delete one synonym To delete a specific synonym, click **Delete synonym**.

Screenshot of a table showing synonym management with a 'Delete synonym' tooltip over the trash icon next to a 'One-way Synonym' entry.

## Delete all synonyms To remove all synonyms from an index, open the **More Options** menu and select **Delete All**. You can't undo this operation. Check **Delete all these expansions on other indices** to propagate the deletion to all chosen indices. ## Edit synonyms Click **Edit synonym**.