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Build term and definition, cloze, fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, and image occlusion flashcards.

Recall cards

Use term and definition, cloze, or fill-in-the-blank cards.

Exam practice

Create multiple choice cards with selectable correct answers.

Visual learning

Use image occlusion for diagrams and labeled visuals.

Creating Specific Types of Flashcards

Whether building flashcards from scratch or enhancing existing sets, StudyFetch gives users full control to customize card types, helping learners match their study strategy to their unique learning preferences.

Ensure you are on the Editing page of your flashcard set before proceeding, for steps on how to do this refer to the Opening the Editing View above. Every card type is set the same way: select it from the Type dropdown at the top of the flashcard editor, then fill in the fields that appear below.

Term and Definition

Term and Definition flashcards are the most common type of flashcard. They consist of a term on one side and a definition on the other.

The flashcard set editing page, with Generate More Flashcards, Create Flashcard and Study Now buttons across the top. Each numbered card row has a card type dropdown set to Term and Definition, a Term box and a Definition box, a Term as Audio and a Definition as Audio toggle, an Add Image button under each box, and a delete icon. The rows below repeat the same layout.
Flashcard set editing page, a card in Term and Definition type. The card type dropdown reads Term and Definition, with Term and Definition boxes, Term as Audio and Definition as Audio toggles, and Add Image under each box.
  1. In the box next to Type, select Term and Definition.
  2. Type the Term in the Term box on the left and the Definition (answer) in the Definition box on the right.
  3. Optionally add an image to either side with Add Image.
  4. Toggle Term as Audio and/or Definition as Audio to have either side read aloud.
  5. Toggle Generate Reverse to automatically create the reverse version of the card, then click + Add Flashcard.

Cloze

Cloze flashcards hide specific words or phrases within a sentence or term. When reviewing the card, the hidden portions are concealed on the front, and flipping the flashcard reveals the complete text with the previously hidden words shown.

The Create Flashcard modal with Type set to Cloze. A blue hint reads Click the '+Hidden Word' button to create cloze deletions. Select text first to hide specific words. The empty Term field shows the placeholder Enter text and use the {{...}} button to add blanks... with a + Hidden Word button at its right, a Term as Audio toggle above, and an Add Image button below. A yellow warning reads Please add atleast 1 cloze, this can be done by adding {{HIDDEN_WORD}}. Cancel, Create Another and Save buttons sit at the bottom.
Create Flashcard, Type set to Cloze. Enter your text in the Term field, then select a word and click + Hidden Word to hide it.
  1. In the box next to Type, select Cloze and enter the text for your flashcard under Term.
  2. Highlight the word or phrase you want to hide and click the blue {{...}} button, or type it directly using {{double curly braces}}.
  3. Optionally add an image, then click + Add Flashcard. Use Preview to check how the hidden portion will appear (bolded).

Fill in the Blank

Fill-in-the-blank flashcards hide specific word(s) within a term, sentence, or concept. Learners must actively type the missing word(s) to reveal the correct answer.

The Create Flashcard modal with Type set to Fill in the blank. A blue hint reads Click the +Blank button to create blanks. Select text first to blank out specific words. The empty Term field shows the placeholder Enter text and use the {{...}} button to add blanks... with a + Blank button at its right and an Add Image button below. A yellow warning reads Please add atleast 1 fill in the blank, this can be done by adding {{CORRECT_ANSWER}}. Cancel, Create Another and Save buttons sit at the bottom.
Create Flashcard, Type set to Fill in the blank. Enter your text in the Term field, then select a word and click + Blank to blank it out.
  1. In the box next to Type, select Fill in the Blank and enter the text for your flashcard under Term.
  2. Highlight the word you want hidden and click + Blank, or type it directly using {{double curly braces}}.
  3. Optionally add an image, then click + Add Flashcard. When studying, the learner types the exact response and clicks Check Answers.

Multiple Choice

Multiple Choice flashcards present learners with a question followed by two to four answer options. Learners select the option they believe is correct and immediately receive feedback showing whether their answer was correct, along with the correct response.

The Create Flashcard modal with Type set to Multiple choice. On the left a Term field shows the placeholder Enter content here... above an Add Image button. On the right a Choices list holds Option 1, marked with an X, and Option 2 (Correct), marked with a green checkmark, each with a delete icon, above an + Add option button. Cancel, Create Another and Save buttons sit at the bottom.
Create Flashcard, Type set to Multiple choice. Type the question under Term, fill in the choices, and click the mark beside a choice to set the correct answer.
  1. In the box next to Type, select Multiple choice and type the question under Term (optionally add an image).
  2. Under Choices, fill in Option 1 and Option 2, and click + Add Option for up to two more choices. Use the trash icon to remove an option.
  3. Click the X next to the answer choice you want marked correct — it will switch to a checkmark. Option 2 is marked correct by default until you change it.
  4. Click + Add Flashcard when done.

Image Occlusion

Image Occlusion flashcards allow learners to upload an image and cover specific areas with adjustable masks. Each masked area creates a covered zone that can be clicked to reveal what is hidden underneath, encouraging active recall through visual interaction.

The Create Flashcard modal with Type set to Image Occlusion. Below the Type dropdown a grey panel reads No image uploaded, and Cancel, Create Another and Save buttons sit at the bottom.
Create Flashcard, Type set to Image Occlusion. The image panel reads No image uploaded until you add an image.
  1. In the box next to Type, select Image Occlusion and click Upload an Image (or drag and drop) to choose a diagram, chart, map, or labeled image.
  2. Click and drag on the image to draw an occlusion zone. Click a zone to select it, use the corner handles to resize it, and drag it to reposition it.
  3. Click the pencil icon in the center of a zone to add or edit its label. To remove a zone, select it and click Delete Zone.
  4. Repeat to add as many zones as needed, then click the X in the top-right to close the editor and + Add Flashcard to save.
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