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GoodNotes not only helps you capture good notes; it can actually assist you with learning from them through the use of study sets!

A study set is essentially a specialized GoodNotes document consisting of one or more flashcards, which, like their physical versions, are cards containing words, images, or other information on one or both sides, used for learning or memorizing information.

The app offers both Practice Mode and Smart Learning Mode for different learning needs. Practice Mode allows you to review all flashcards in one go, either in sequential or random order, which is useful for last-minute cramming sessions. Smart Learn Mode uses a scientifically proven technique called spaced repetition to predict when you're likely to forget a card and bring it up in your next session.

<aside> ℹ️ Study sets are available across all of your devices via iCloud Sync, so you can conveniently review them no matter where you are.

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Create a study set

From scratch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPVE2zaczN8

1. Tap the New... icon (large plus icon) from the Documents tab.

2. Choose Study Set.

3. Title it and tap Create.

4. Edit the Question and Answer sides of the first card:

   1. Choose a content type: Text, Image, or Freeform

      

   2. Tap the content area and insert new content.

5. Do one or more of the following:

   • Insert a new card: Tap the “Add card” icon near the top-right corner.
   • Duplicate the current card: Open the More menu (...) in the top-right corner > Duplicate Card.
   • Delete the current card: Open the More menu (...) > Delete Card.
   • Navigate through cards:

     • Go to the previous/next card: Swipe left/right (iOS/iPadOS), or use the left/right keys on the (hardware) keyboard (iPadOS/macOS). See also Use keyboard shortcuts with Study Sets.

     • Jump to a card: Choose the thumbnail view icon and select the card.

       

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have a complete set.

   <aside> 💡 Save time by dragging and dropping content from another GoodNotes document in [Split View](https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT207582#:~:text=Slide one finger up from,View with the current app.) to your study set in Edit mode.

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From a flashcard notebook

Since Study Sets is a vastly improved version of the Flashcards (experimental) feature, you’re recommended to make the switch for a more efficient learning experience. Until a mass migration tool is available, you can convert a flashcard notebook to a study set:

1. Open the notebook.
2. Open the More menu (...) in the top-right corner > Convert Flashcards to Study Set. Once successful, the new study set will be automatically opened.