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Why generate your own Excel study cards

Most Excel courses hand you a slide deck of functions, shortcuts and formatting rules, and the fastest way to memorize them is with Excel flashcards built from that exact material.

Shortcuts such as Ctrl+; for today's date are easy to forget without repetition.
Function syntax like the arguments in SUMIF or VLOOKUP is easier to recall as a question and answer.
Absolute and relative references make more sense once you test yourself on when to use the dollar sign.
Cards from your own slides keep you aligned with the specific Excel version and examples your class covers.

Example Excel formula flashcards

What does VLOOKUP do?It searches for a value in the first column of a range and returns a value from another column in the same row.

What does SUMIF do?It adds the values in a range that meet a single condition you specify.

What is the shortcut to insert a new worksheet in Excel for Windows?Shift+F11 inserts a new worksheet before the active one.

How is an absolute cell reference written?With dollar signs before the column and row, such as $A$1, so the reference stays fixed when copied.

What does Ctrl+; enter in a cell?The current date as a static value. Ctrl+Shift+; enters the current time.

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Built from your material

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or a photo of a page. Your cards come from the exact Excel material your class uses.

Spaced repetition

Cards you miss come back sooner and cards you know come back later, so you spend time on the formulas you actually forget.

Export when you need it

On Plus, export to Anki, CSV, PDF or DOCX to study on another device or share with a study group.

How it works

Upload your Excel material

Add a PDF, slide deck, set of notes or a photo of a worksheet that covers the functions or topics you need.

Review the generated cards

Check the front and back of each flashcard and edit anything that is unclear before you start studying.

Study on a spaced schedule

Open your deck in the browser and rate each card. The schedule adjusts based on how well you recalled the answer.

Generic lists of Excel functions cover a lot of ground, but they rarely match the examples your instructor used. Cards made from your own notes focus on what will appear on your quiz or exam, and you can add more material as the term goes on.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Excel topics work best as flashcards?

Function syntax, keyboard shortcuts, cell reference rules and the purpose of common tools like PivotTables all work well as short question and answer cards. Longer procedures are better practiced in a spreadsheet, with flashcards used to recall the steps.

How many Excel flashcards should I make before a test?

Start with the topics your instructor emphasized and make cards for each one you find hard to remember. It is usually better to build a focused deck from your own notes than to study a long generic list.

Can I export my Excel flashcards to Anki?

Yes, Anki export is included on the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month, along with CSV, PDF and DOCX export. The Free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.

Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?

No. You can start on the Free plan without a credit card, which includes 3 generations per month and browser study. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.

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