Note Card Customization

Note card customization lets you control what information appears on your study note cards in the notes list. Show or hide specific components, reorder them by dragging, and toggle punch holes to create your perfect note card layout.

Accessing Note Card Design

To customize note card appearance:

Note Card Components

Each note card can display up to 8 components. You can show/hide each component (except Title, which is always visible) and reorder them by dragging.

Available Components

1. Note Type

• Icon indicating the type of note (Text, PDF, Video, Audio)
• Shows at the top to quickly identify note source

2. Title ⚠️ (Always Visible)

• The note's title
• Cannot be hidden — this is the main identifier for each note

3. Summary

• A brief preview of the note's content
• First 1-2 lines of simplified text
• Helps identify notes without opening them

4. Progress

• Study progress indicators
• Shows quiz scores, flashcard completion, study time
• Useful for tracking which notes need more review

5. Tags

• Tags you've assigned to the note
• Displayed as colored chips or labels
• Helps with categorization and quick visual identification

6. Key Concepts

• Main concepts extracted from the note
• Displayed as tags or badges
• Quick overview of what the note covers

7. Time (Footer Component)

• Last modified date or time
• Creation date
• Appears at the bottom of the card

8. Status (Footer Component)

• Note status indicator (Draft, Complete, Shared, etc.)
• Appears at the bottom of the card
• Visual badge or icon showing current state

Customizing Component Visibility

Control what information appears on each note card:

Component Visibility Guidelines

Summary:

• Shows preview text from your note
• Hide if you prefer minimal cards with just titles

Progress:

• Shows study statistics and completion indicators
• Hide if you don't focus on metrics or tracking

Tags:

• Shows colored tag chips you've assigned
• Hide if you don't use tags for organization

Key Concepts:

• Shows main concepts extracted from the note
• Hide if you find them redundant with tags

Time:

• Shows last modified or creation date in footer
• Hide if dates aren't important to your workflow

Status:

• Shows note status badge (Draft, Complete, Shared) in footer
• Hide if you don't use status indicators

Reordering Components

You can change the order in which components appear on note cards:

Reordering Tips

• Title is always first — It cannot be moved or reordered
• Footer components stay at the bottom — Time and Status always appear in the footer area
• Drag body components — Note Type, Summary, Progress, Tags, and Key Concepts can be reordered within the body of the card

Punch Hole Display

Control whether punch holes are visible on note cards:

Show Punch Holes

• Displays 6 interactive punch holes on the left side of each note card
• Punch holes provide quick access to study tools (Quiz, Flashcards, etc.)
• Adds a visual skeuomorphic design element

Hide Punch Holes

• Removes punch holes from note cards
• Creates a cleaner, more modern appearance
• Saves space on the card

Toggle punch holes: Settings → Configuration → Note Card Design → Toggle "Show punch holes"

Learn more about configuring punch hole actions →

Real-Time Preview

The Note Card Design page includes a live preview feature:

Preview Pane

Mobile (Phone):

• Preview appears at the top of the settings page
• Shows a sample note card with your current configuration
• Updates instantly as you toggle components or reorder

Tablet (iPad) Landscape:

• Split view with controls on the left and preview on the right
• Side-by-side layout makes it easy to see changes as you make them
• Preview shows a full-size note card

What the Preview Shows:

• All visible components in their current order
• Punch holes (if enabled)
• Sample data to demonstrate what real note cards will look like
• Updates immediately when you toggle visibility or drag components

Saving Changes

Changes Apply Immediately

All note card customization changes take effect instantly:

• Component visibility toggles update the preview and all note cards immediately
• Reordering components updates in real-time
• Punch hole visibility changes apply to all cards right away
• No "Save" button required — your preferences are auto-saved

Syncs Across Devices

Your note card customization preferences sync automatically:

• Local Storage: Saved to your device for quick access
• Cloud Sync: Synced to your user profile in the cloud
• Cross-Device: Changes propagate to all devices where you're logged in
• Sync Timing: Usually syncs within a few seconds to minutes

Restoring Default Settings

If you want to reset note card customization to the original defaults:

What Gets Reset

Component Visibility:

• All 8 components restored to default visibility (all visible by default)

Component Order:

• Components return to default order: Note Type → Title → Summary → Progress → Tags → Key Concepts → Time (footer) → Status (footer)

Punch Holes:

• Punch hole visibility restored to default (visible)

Use Cases and Examples

Minimalist Configuration

Goal: Clean, simple note cards with essential information only

Configuration:

• Visible: Title, Summary
• Hidden: Note Type, Progress, Tags, Key Concepts, Time, Status
• Punch Holes: Hidden

Best for:

• Users who prefer minimal visual clutter
• Focus on content over metadata
• Quick scanning by title and preview

Study-Focused Configuration

Goal: Maximize study progress visibility

Configuration:

• Visible: Title, Progress, Tags, Key Concepts, Status
• Hidden: Note Type, Summary, Time
• Component Order: Progress moved to top (right after Title)
• Punch Holes: Visible

Best for:

• Active study sessions
• Exam preparation
• Tracking progress across multiple notes

Comprehensive Configuration (Default)

Goal: Show all available information

Configuration:

• Visible: All 8 components
• Order: Default order
• Punch Holes: Visible

Best for:

• New users exploring the app
• Users who want maximum context at a glance
• Small note libraries where space isn't an issue

Best Practices

Start with Defaults

Begin with all components visible to understand what information is available. After using the app for a few days, hide components you rarely reference.

Prioritize Important Information

Use drag-to-reorder to move the most important components to the top:

• If you rely on tags for organization, move Tags higher
• If study progress matters most, move Progress to the top
• If you want quick context, keep Summary near the top

Consider Library Size

• Small libraries (< 20 notes): Show all components—you have space
• Medium libraries (20-50 notes): Hide less important components
• Large libraries (50+ notes): Show only essential components for cleaner scanning

Use Preview to Experiment

The real-time preview lets you try different configurations risk-free. Toggle and reorder until the layout feels right, then start using it in your actual note list.

Adjust Based on Workflow

• Casual browsing: Keep Summary visible for context
• Study sessions: Show Progress and Status for tracking
• Quick reference: Hide everything except Title and Tags

Next Steps

Now that you've customized your note cards, explore:

• Punch Hole Actions — Customize quick action shortcuts
• Study Settings — Configure study tool defaults
• Language Settings — Change app language

Or return to studying:

• Study Notes — Create and manage notes with your new layout
• Organizing Notes — Use folders and tags with visual customization