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Use Flashcards

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Navigate through cards, choose a study mode, use spaced repetition, and review bookmarks.

Move, flip, shuffle, and jump through the set.

Choose a mode

Use Standard, Spaced Repetition, or Bookmarked Flashcards.

Track mastery

Use spaced repetition ratings and focus on bookmarked cards.

Using your Flashcards

The flashcard study screen in Standard mode. The toolbar holds the Standard mode selector, a row of progress dots, a shuffle icon and a card position counter. The card front is labelled Term, with thumbs up, thumbs down and bookmark icons above it and Previous, SPACE Flip and Next buttons below it.
Flashcard study screen, Standard mode, card front. The card shows the Term, with Previous, Flip and Next below it.
  • To navigate between flashcards click the ← Previous or Next → buttons below the flashcard, or use the left and right arrow keys on your keyboard.
  • To flip a flashcard and reveal the back, click anywhere on the card, select the Flip button below the flashcard, or press the space bar on your keyboard. Use any of these methods again to return to the front of the card.
  • Above your flashcards, you'll see a progress bar made up of dots. Each dot represents an individual flashcard and fills in as you move through the set. You can also click any dot to jump directly to that flashcard.
The flashcard study screen in Standard mode with the card flipped. The back of the card is labelled Definition. Thumbs up, thumbs down and bookmark icons sit above the card, with the cursor on the bookmark icon, and Previous, SPACE Flip and Next buttons sit below. The toolbar holds the Standard mode selector, progress dots, a shuffle icon and a card position counter.
Flashcard study screen, Standard mode, card flipped. The back shows the Definition, with thumbs up, thumbs down and bookmark icons above the card.
  • Select the Shuffle button in the top right toolbar to randomize the order of your flashcards.
  • How do you like your flashcards? Use the thumbs up or thumbs down buttons above your flashcards to provide feedback on AI-generated flashcards. The more feedback provided, the better the flashcards become over time.

Choosing a Study Mode

On the top left of the toolbar above your flashcards, you can choose how you want to study. Click the downward arrow to select from the following study modes:

The study mode dropdown open at the top left of the flashcard toolbar. It lists Standard with a checkmark, Spaced Repetition under the cursor, and Bookmarked Flashcards with a badge showing how many cards are bookmarked. The card front sits behind the open menu.
Flashcard study screen, study mode dropdown open. Choose Standard, Spaced Repetition, or Bookmarked Flashcards.
  • Standard: Review all flashcards in order. Ideal for initial learning or quick review sessions.
  • Spaced Repetition: Uses smart scheduling based on how well you know each card. Cards you struggle with appear more frequently to optimize retention.
  • Bookmarked Flashcards: Focus only on flashcards you've bookmarked. Perfect for reviewing challenging topics you want to master.

How to use Spaced Repetition Study Mode

Spaced repetition strengthens long-term memory through timed review intervals. Follow the steps below to activate this mode while studying your flashcards in StudyFetch.

  1. To start studying with spaced repetition, select Spaced Repetition from the top left of the toolbar.
The flashcard study screen with the mode selector at the top left set to Spaced Repetition. A walkthrough popover overlays the left of the screen, labelled 1 of 6 with a Let's go button and a close X. Behind it sits the card front, with a SPACE Flip button below, thumbs up and thumbs down icons above, and progress dots and a card position counter in the toolbar.
Flashcard study screen, Spaced Repetition mode, first run. The mode selector reads Spaced Repetition and a walkthrough step 1 of 6 opens with a Let's go button.
  1. While studying, once you flip a flashcard or reveal the answer, you will be asked to rate your confidence level using Again, Hard, Good, or Easy.
The flashcard study screen in Spaced Repetition mode with the card flipped to its Definition side. Below the card sit four rating buttons numbered 1 to 4: Again now, Hard 6m, Good 10m, and Easy 3d. The toolbar above holds the Spaced Repetition mode selector, progress dots and a card position counter, with thumbs up and thumbs down icons over the card.
Flashcard study screen, Spaced Repetition mode, card flipped. Rate the card with Again now, Hard 6m, Good 10m, or Easy 3d.

Rate each flashcard using the buttons below the card or by pressing the 1, 2, 3, or 4 keys on your keyboard. Your selection determines when the card will appear again:

  • Again (1): Shows again in 1 minute
  • Hard (2): Shows again in 10 minutes
  • Good (3): Shows again in 1 hour
  • Easy (4): Shows again in 24 hours

In spaced repetition mode, the progress bar appearance of each dot updates based on your ratings to reflect your learning progress. Cards will continue to reappear at scheduled intervals until you've mastered all flashcards.

When you're finished studying, switch to a different study mode from the toolbar, or simply leave the page — your progress is automatically saved, so you can return to Spaced Repetition mode anytime and continue right where you left off.

Using Bookmarks

When studying flashcards in Standard mode, you can use bookmarks to tag cards you want to review later — ideal for mastering challenging topics.

  1. Bookmark flashcards you want to revisit by selecting the bookmark icon located in the top right above your flashcard. When bookmarked, the icon will turn dark and a confirmation appears.
The flashcard study screen in Standard mode with the cursor on the bookmark icon above the card and the icon filled in. A toast in the bottom right reads Flashcard bookmarked with a close X. The card front is labelled Term.
Flashcard study screen, Standard mode, card bookmarked. The bookmark icon above the card is filled in and a Flashcard bookmarked message appears in the bottom right.
  1. To review your bookmarked flashcards, click the downward arrow next to the current mode and select Bookmarked Flashcards. This will switch your study session to focus only on your bookmarked cards.
The flashcard study screen with the mode selector at the top left set to Bookmarked Flashcards. The toolbar shows a progress dot for each bookmarked card and a card position counter. The card front is labelled Term, with thumbs up, thumbs down and a filled bookmark icon above it and Previous, SPACE Flip and Next buttons below.
Flashcard study screen, Bookmarked Flashcards mode. The session holds only the cards you bookmarked.
  1. After you've mastered a flashcard, remove the bookmark by selecting the same bookmark icon above the flashcard. The card is taken out of your Bookmarked Flashcards rotation, but it's still available in Standard mode.
  2. Once all bookmarks have been removed, you'll see an empty state with a shortcut back to Standard mode.
The empty state of Bookmarked Flashcards mode. Under a bookmark icon the heading reads No Saved Flashcards, with the line Bookmark flashcards while studying to save them for later review and a Go to Standard Mode button below it. The toolbar keeps the Bookmarked Flashcards mode selector and shows no progress dots.
Bookmarked Flashcards study mode, empty. The screen reads No Saved Flashcards, with a Go to Standard Mode button.
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