Study Settings

Study settings let you configure default options for quizzes and flashcards. Setting smart defaults saves time and ensures study tools match your learning style every time.

Accessing Study Settings

To configure study preferences:

Quiz Settings

Configure default options for AI-generated quizzes.

Default Number of Questions

Set the default number of questions to generate when creating a quiz.

Range: 5-20 questions

Default: 5 questions

How to Adjust:

• Use the slider to select your preferred number
• Changes apply to future quiz generations
• You can still override this when generating a specific quiz

Default Difficulty Level

Set the baseline difficulty for generated quizzes.

Options:

• Easy — Basic recall and simple concepts
• Medium — Balanced mix of recall and application (default)
• Hard — Complex scenarios and advanced application

What This Affects:

• Question complexity
• Amount of critical thinking required
• Whether questions test memorization or understanding

How to Adjust:

• Tap the difficulty button to select Easy, Medium, or Hard
• Changes apply to future quiz generations
• You can still override this when generating a specific quiz

Recommendation: Start with Medium and adjust based on results:

• Scoring 90%+ consistently? → Increase to Hard
• Scoring below 60%? → Decrease to Easy

Question Types

Currently, Notesmakr quizzes support single-choice questions (multiple choice with one correct answer).

What This Means:

• All generated quizzes use single-choice format
• Each question has one correct answer and several distractors
• Questions are designed to test comprehension and recall

Flashcard Settings

Configure default options for AI-generated flashcards.

Default Cards per Session

Set the default number of flashcards to generate.

Range: 5-20 cards

Default: 5 cards

How to Adjust:

• Use the slider to select your preferred number
• Changes apply to future flashcard generations
• You can still override this when generating a specific flashcard deck

Recommendation:

• Quick review: 5-10 cards (5 minutes)
• Standard session: 10-15 cards (10-15 minutes)
• Extended session: 15-20 cards (15-20 minutes)

Default Difficulty Level

Set the baseline difficulty for generated flashcards.

Options:

• Easy — Basic recall and simple concepts
• Medium — Balanced mix of recall and application (default)
• Hard — Complex scenarios and advanced application

What This Affects:

• Card complexity
• Level of detail in questions and answers
• Depth of concepts tested

How to Adjust:

• Tap the difficulty button to select Easy, Medium, or Hard
• Changes apply to future flashcard generations
• You can still override this when generating a specific flashcard deck

Annotation Settings

Configure default colors for different types of annotations.

Typed Note Color

Set the default color for typed annotations (text notes you add to study guides).

How to Adjust:

• Tap the color picker
• Select your preferred color
• New typed annotations will use this color

Voice Note Color

Set the default color for voice annotations (audio recordings you add to study guides).

How to Adjust:

• Tap the color picker
• Select your preferred color
• New voice annotations will use this color

Handwritten Note Color

Set the default color for handwritten annotations (drawings and handwriting you add to study guides).

How to Adjust:

• Tap the color picker
• Select your preferred color
• New handwritten annotations will use this color

Saving and Applying Settings

Changes Save Automatically

All study settings save automatically:

• No "Save" button required
• Changes apply immediately to the settings UI
• Future quiz and flashcard generations use your new defaults

Settings Sync Across Devices

Your study settings 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

Doesn't Affect Existing Content

Changing settings doesn't modify:

• Previously generated quizzes
• Existing flashcard decks
• Past study sessions
• Existing annotations

To update existing content, regenerate it manually with the new settings.

Study Settings Best Practices

Start Simple

Begin with defaults and adjust based on experience:

• Use default settings for 1-2 weeks
• Notice what feels too easy, too hard, or not enough
• Adjust incrementally based on your performance

Match Settings to Goals

For Daily Review:

• 5-10 flashcards per session
• Medium difficulty quizzes
• Consistent study schedule

For Exam Prep:

• 15-20 flashcards per session
• Hard difficulty quizzes
• More frequent quiz generation

For Long-Term Retention:

• 10-15 flashcards per session
• Medium difficulty
• Consistent daily practice

Review Settings Periodically

Check settings every few months:

• Are you still hitting your goals?
• Have your study habits changed?
• Do you need more or fewer questions/cards?
• Should you increase difficulty as you improve?

Next Steps

Now that you've configured study settings, explore:

• Flashcard Study — Put your settings into practice
• Taking Quizzes — Test with your customized quiz defaults
• Annotations — Use your configured annotation colors

Or explore other settings:

• Language Settings — Change app language
• Note Card Customization — Personalize note appearance
• Punch Hole Actions — Customize quick action shortcuts