Flashcards
Flashcards are the heart of RemNote, helping you to build deep understanding and remember anything forever with minimal effort.
By Soren and 3 others4 authors38 articles
Creating & Editing
The mechanics of creating flashcards in RemNote.
- Flashcard BasicsLearn how to get started using flashcards to memorize the most important parts of your notes.
- Creating FlashcardsFlashcards allow you to easily and efficiently memorize the most important information in your notes.
- Multi-Line (List & Set) Flashcards
- Generating Flashcards with AIYou can quickly create flashcards from text you paste into RemNote.
- Typing in AnswersFor certain types of flashcards, it may be helpful to type in your answer and have RemNote check it against the back of the card.
- Extra Card Detail Power-UpYou can add supplementary information to the back of your flashcards using the Extra Card Detail power-up.
- Edit Later Power-UpYou can mark bullets that you need to correct or improve with the Edit Later power-up, either while practicing flashcards or while editing.
- Image Occlusion CardsYou can turn diagrams, maps, or other images into flashcards using image occlusion (hiding portions of the image on the front side).
- Using Code Blocks on FlashcardsCode blocks can be included on flashcards using the hierarchy of parents (for the front) and multi-line flashcards (for the back).
- Hiding Ancestors on FlashcardsTrim down the context shown on flashcards by hiding ancestor bullets.
- Card ClustersTie very closely related cards together into clusters to show them together in the queue without requiring extra reviews.
- Changing the Direction of Multiple FlashcardsYou can change the direction of multiple flashcards at once using the Omnibar or keyboard shortcuts.
Achieving Your Study Goals
Prioritize your studies and get insights on your learning progress.
- Goals and StreaksMotivate yourself and make sure you're staying on track by setting learning goals for how many flashcards you want to practice.
- The Flashcard HomeYour practice for the day, your progress over the week, and every document you're studying, all in one place.
- Flashcard StatisticsStatistics in the Flashcard Home and the flashcard metadata screen help you understand how your studies are going.
- Practicing Specific FlashcardsMost of the time RemNote shows all due flashcards, but sometimes you may want to pick a specific topic or group of cards to practice.
- Setting Priorities and Disabling FlashcardsTo make better use of your limited study time, tell RemNote which material is currently most important for you.
- How many flashcards should I make?Right-size your flashcard collection by starting small, focusing on complexity rather than number, and understanding your constraints.
- Managing New CardsNew cards from imports and AI generation wait in a queue of their own, so you decide when to start learning them.
Card Design
Write effective flashcards that are easier and faster to practice.
- Writing Atomic FlashcardsFor more efficient, enjoyable study sessions, make your flashcards as clean and small as possible.
- Using Multiple-Choice Flashcards EffectivelyMultiple-choice questions are a useful tool in some cases, but reframing them often yields flashcards that are more efficient and useful.
- Dealing with Leech CardsLeeches are cards that you forget over and over again. Identifying and fixing leeches is key to an enjoyable and efficient study experience.
- Mastering Flashcards with Effective HintsLearn how to add hints to your flashcards to make sure they're asking exactly what you want them to ask
- Can I make my cards appear in a specific order?You can’t force a specific order for all flashcards, but there are some exceptions, and most cards can be redesigned to work well alone.
Scheduling
RemNote shows you flashcards at optimal times to boost your learning.
- Understanding Spaced RepetitionLearn the theory behind spaced repetition: how can it be so easy to remember anything for as long as you want?
- Getting Started with Spaced RepetitionWhat is spaced repetition and how does it work in RemNote?
- Preparing for an ExamSet an exam date on any document or folder and RemNote reshapes your flashcard schedule around it, introducing new material early and bringing everything back for a final review before…
- Understanding the Exam SchedulerWhat's different about studying for an exam than studying for the long term, and how does RemNote account for that?
- Exam Study PlanWhen you set an exam date, RemNote works out how much practice you need to do before exam day. The study plan page shows you that schedule and how well…
- How does RemNote decide what flashcards are part of a document?Learn how the queue that appears when practicing a specific document chooses flashcards.
- The Anki SM-2 Spaced Repetition AlgorithmCustomize your flashcard scheduling using this simple but powerful algorithm.
- The FSRS Spaced Repetition AlgorithmFSRS is a newer, more complex scheduling algorithm that can improve your study efficiency significantly.
- Resetting Flashcard SchedulingSometimes you may need to start a flashcard's scheduling history over from the beginning.
- Custom SchedulersAdjust the schedule on which your flashcards become due for practice with custom schedulers.
- RemNote vs. Anki, SuperMemo, and Other Spaced-Repetition ToolsHow does RemNote compare to other spaced-repetition learning tools?
- Can I pause the flashcards scheduler?RemNote doesn't offer an option to delay your flashcard practice until a more convenient time; here's why and what you can do instead.
Practicing
Practice flashcards regularly to embed them in your memory.