# Overview
Keyword lists are used to standardize entries and make it easier to enter metadata in fields.

The following actions are available in the Keyword lists area:
1 Select keyword list
2 Create, duplicate, delete keyword list, reload data
4 Import and export keyword list in XML and TXT formats
Please note
For technical reasons, an existing keyword list is overwritten when you import a keyword list. This is why the Import keyword list dialog box opens when you import a keyword list. To continue the import process, select Import….