how to edit supermemo course text for iphone

by Simone Ritchie MD 5 min read

Edit title (Alt+T) - edit the text currently displayed in the title bar of the element window Edit first question (Q) - edit the first text component that is visible at the question time Edit first answer (A) - edit the first text component that is marked as an answer Edit all (E) - switch all text components to the editing mode

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How to use SuperMemo?

SuperMemo can quickly lead to confusion and disillusionment. Pick the next step to learn only after mastering all previous steps. You can start using SuperMemo in 3 minutes. You only need to know two operations: Add new for adding new material in the form of questions and answers (keyboard shortcut: Alt+A)

How do I copy and paste an article in SuperMemo?

In SuperMemo, press Ctrl+N (this is equivalent to Edit : Add a new article on the Main menu ). SuperMemo will create a new element, and paste the article. You can also use the paste button () on the Element toolbar or on the Read toolbar

How long does it take to learn SuperMemo?

SuperMemo can quickly lead to confusion and disillusionment. Pick the next step to learn only after mastering all previous steps. You can start using SuperMemo in 3 minutes. You only need to know two operations:

How do I use incremental reading in SuperMemo?

All incremental reading in SuperMemo is done using texts formatted as HTML. To learn more about HTML in SuperMemo, see: HTML component Before you start reading articles, you can place the Read toolbar in an easily accessible location on your screen. The toolbar may be helpful before you learn to use the keyboard to access all its functions.

How to explore Supermemo?

You can explore SuperMemo in stages by using File : Level menu. By default SuperMemo starts at the Beginner level. After a day or two, you can move to the Basic level. The Middle level will later be needed to use many of the functions described in this guide.

What to do if you find a description of a function in SuperMemo?

If you find a description of the function in SuperMemo that is not available on a given level, you can increase the level to make the function appear among the options. Many shortcuts will work even if the function is not available on a given level.

How long does it take to learn ABC?

ABC in 3 minutes. You can start using SuperMemo in 3 minutes. You only need to know two operations: Add new for adding new material in the form of questions and answers (keyboard shortcut: Alt+A) Learn for learning (keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+L ). You should use Learn daily until you see the message Nothing more to learn.

Can you keep all your knowledge in one collection?

It is recommended that you keep all your knowledge in one collection (you can create new collections with File : New collection ). Here are the benefits of one body of knowledge:

Do you need to change the look of elements over and over again?

You do not need to change the look of elements over and over again. You do not need to add components again and again. It is enough you define a so-called template to be able to reuse a given component arrangement. The most important things to know about templates:

How to paste an article in SuperMemo?

In SuperMemo, press Ctrl+N (this is equivalent to Edit : Add a new article on the Main menu ). SuperMemo will create a new element, and paste the article. You can also use the paste button () on the Element toolbar or on the Read toolbar. Optionally, use Alt+P to define priority of the imported article.

What is supermemo based on?

SuperMemo is based on repetition. You make repetitions of the learned material in order to ensure that your knowledge retention (i.e. your ability to recall facts) reaches the desired level (usually 95-98%).

Why is incremental reading important in Supermemo?

Incremental reading might be as important for SuperMemo as the original repetition spacing algorithm. Incremental reading eliminates a number of bottlenecks that limit the first stage of learning: knowledge acquisition.

Does Supermemo have incremental reading?

Only SuperMemo makes it possible to implement incremental reading. Incremental reading requires continual retention of knowledge. Depending on the volume of knowledge flow in the program, the interval between reading individual portions of the same article may extend from days to months and even years.

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