Learn the keyboard shortcuts for faster Anki flashcard review
Upload your notes, slides or PDFs, get flashcards with spaced repetition, and practice them with the keys you already know from Anki.
Why keyboard shortcuts speed up Anki review
Reviewing with Anki flashcard keyboard shortcuts keeps your hands on the keyboard, so each card takes seconds instead of a mouse trip. Space reveals the answer, and the number keys 1 to 4 rate how well you recalled it.
- Space or Enter shows the answer.
- Keys 1 to 4 rate a card as Again, Hard, Good or Easy.
- Ctrl+Z (Cmd+Z on Mac) undoes the last action.
- E edits the current card while you review.
Create cards from your own notes
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages and get flashcards built from that material.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards come back at spaced intervals so you review them just before you are likely to forget.
Export to Anki on Plus
The Plus plan includes Anki export, so you can practice the cards you generated with Anki shortcuts.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slide deck, set of notes or a photo of a page.
Generate flashcards
DeckOwl drafts question and answer cards from the text it reads.
Review and export
Study in the browser on the free plan, or export to Anki on Plus.
Shortcuts matter most when a deck is long. Rating with 1 for Again, 2 for Hard, 3 for Good and 4 for Easy keeps your rhythm steady, and Ctrl+Z undoes a mistaken rating so you do not lose your place.
Editing shortcuts help too. E opens the current card for editing during review, and Ctrl+B, Ctrl+I and Ctrl+U apply bold, italic and underline in the editor. Learn a few at a time instead of memorizing the full list.
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Frequently asked questions
Which keys should I learn first for Anki review?
Start with Space to show the answer and 1 to 4 to rate it. Those two cover most of every review session.
How do I rate Anki cards without the mouse?
After the answer appears, press 1 for Again, 2 for Hard, 3 for Good or 4 for Easy. Use Ctrl+Z if you rate a card by mistake.
Can I export DeckOwl flashcards to Anki?
Yes, Anki export is included in the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month.
Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?
No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card, and students get 40% off with a school email.
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