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Make Cards
Design clear prompts, attach media, and organize content for better recall.Good cards are easy to answer and easy to grade. The scheduler receives better feedback when each card tests one clear recall target.
One recall target per card
Avoid cards that ask for several facts at once. If you cannot decide whether an answer was right, split the card.
Useful card content
- Rich text for emphasis and structure.
- Images when visual recognition matters.
- Audio for pronunciation and listening.
- Formulas for technical or mathematical material.
- Categories and tags for filtering and focused review.
AI and OCR assistance
AI can draft cards from prompts or explain existing cards. OCR can recognize text, questions, formulas, and basic card sides from images. These tools create drafts, not final truth. Review every generated field before saving or publishing. See AI and OCR for processing and accuracy details.
Design rules
- Keep prompts short.
- Put context on the front only when it helps recall.
- Avoid hidden multi-answer traps.
- Use examples to disambiguate vocabulary.
- Add media only when it changes recall quality.
- Review a sample before duplicating a pattern across a full deck.
Maintenance
If a card stays hard after several reviews, improve the prompt instead of only repeating it. A clearer card often beats a longer interval.