How to Add a Cloze Element in Anki

When creating flashcards with Anki, you may want to add a cloze element to your cards. A cloze element is an HTML element that allows you to create a gap or a blank space on your card where the answer should be inserted. In this article, we will show you how to add a cloze element in Anki.

Step 1: Choose the Right HTML Element

The first step in adding a cloze element is to choose the right HTML element. You can do this by going to the 'Cloze' tab in the Anki editor and selecting the type of cloze you want to add. The most common types of clozes are text, image, and audio.

Step 2: Set the Active and Inactive States

Once you have chosen the type of cloze you want to add, you need to set the active and inactive states for your cloze element. The active state is the state in which the cloze element will be displayed when it is not being edited, while the inactive state is the state in which the cloze element will be displayed when it is being edited.

Step 3: Customize the Appearance of Your Cloze Element

You can customize the appearance of your cloze element by using CSS styling. You can add styles to the 'active-prompt' and 'inactive-prompt' fields to change the color, font size, and other attributes of your cloze element. You can also use the 'fcz-inactive classes' field to set the class for inactive clozes.

Step 4: Add a Hint or Answer

You can add a hint or answer to your cloze element by using the 'hint-state' and 'answer-state' fields. The hint state is displayed when the user hovers over the cloze element, while the answer state is displayed when the user clicks on the cloze element.

Adding a cloze element in Anki is a simple process that requires you to choose the right HTML element, set the active and inactive states, customize the appearance of your cloze element, and add a hint or answer. By following these steps, you can create flashcards with cloze elements that are both effective and visually appealing.

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