Basic & Reversed Cards

Last modified: 13/02/2026

Overview

Basic cards show a question first, then an answer. Reversed cards add a second card automatically so you study both directions.

Basic card format

T | Title |
Q | What is the capital of France? |
A | Paris |
I | Extra context |
G | Geography |

• Required fields: Q and A
• Optional fields: T, I, G

Create with the modal

1. Right-click in a note.
2. Choose Add flashcard → Basic Card.
3. Fill in fields and save.

Reversed behavior

With reverse enabled, Sprout creates:

1. Question → Answer
2. Answer → Question

Use the reverse option in the modal to enable this.

Grading

After revealing the answer, grade your recall:

• two-button mode: Again / Good
• four-button mode: Again / Hard / Good / Easy

See Grading.

Edge cases and tips

• If Q or A is missing, the card cannot work correctly.
• Keep one fact per card for better retention.
• Use I for hints or references instead of making A too long.
• Use groups to organize by topic.