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Save a practice quiz from your own notes as a Word file

If you can't get the quiz out of Canvas, build a fresh one from the PDFs, slides or notes you already have.

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When you need the quiz in Word

Printing practice questions is often the fastest way to review before an exam, so many students want to download canvas quiz to word and mark it up on paper. DeckOwl does not pull quizzes out of Canvas, but it can write a new quiz from the PDFs, slides or notes you already have.

Works from PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages
Creates multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions
Adds an explanation to every question
Exports DOCX on Plus; the free plan has no exports

Example Canvas LMS and quiz terms to review

What does LMS stand for, and what is Canvas an example of?Learning management system; Canvas hosts courses, assignments, grades and quizzes for instructors and students.

What is the stem of a multiple-choice question?The question text before the answer options; a clear stem lets you answer without guessing from the choices.

What is the difference between formative and summative quizzes?Formative quizzes check learning during a unit and give feedback; summative quizzes measure learning at the end and usually count toward a grade.

What file format does Canvas course export use to package quiz questions for another system?QTI (Question and Test Interoperability), a standard format that lets quiz content move between learning systems.

Why is a true/false question harder to write well than it looks?Because a single word like always or never can make the statement false, so it must test one clear idea.

Generate the full set

Upload your course material

Start with a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file, or a photo of a page read with text recognition.

Multiple-choice, true/false and short answer

Every question includes an explanation, so you can check why the right answer is right before you study.

Export to Word on Plus

Plus ($39/year or $7.99/month) exports DOCX files. The free plan studies in the browser with no exports.

How it works

Upload your material

Add the lecture slides, handout or notes the quiz should cover.

Generate the quiz

Choose question types and review the questions and explanations.

Export as DOCX

On Plus, save the quiz as a Word file to print, edit or share.

Upload a lecture PDF, a DOCX handout, a PPTX deck or a photo of a textbook page. Pick multiple-choice, true/false or short answer, then read each explanation before you study.

The free plan gives 3 generations a month and study in the browser, with no exports. Word export needs Plus, and students with a school email get 40% off.

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Frequently asked questions

What makes a good distractor in a multiple-choice quiz?

A good distractor is a plausible wrong answer that matches the correct option in length and grammar. The best ones reflect a common misconception, so they reveal gaps in understanding.

How many practice questions should I write for one topic?

Aim for enough questions to cover each key idea at least twice, usually 10 to 20 for a single lecture. Mix question types so you practice recall and recognition.

Can I export a quiz to Word for free?

No. DOCX export is part of the Plus plan, while the free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations a month.

Does DeckOwl import a quiz directly from Canvas?

No. You upload the PDF, slides or notes you already have, and DeckOwl generates new questions from that material.

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