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Why this page matters

A lot of LearnTerms feels simple because the controls stay out of your way. That simplicity can hide some very useful settings. If you only ever click through the default flow, you miss part of what makes module study efficient.

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Where the settings live

On the module study screen, settings are available from Settings in the sidebar. On smaller layouts, the same controls are still available, just packed more tightly. The settings are module-level study controls, not site-wide account settings.

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The main settings

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Auto next

When Auto next is on, LearnTerms can move you to the next question after a correct answer. Use this when:
  • you are doing a first pass through familiar content
  • you want speed and rhythm
  • you are trying to finish a module efficiently
Turn it off when:
  • you are learning new material
  • you want to linger on rationales
  • you need more time after each question

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Shuffle options

When Shuffle options is on, LearnTerms randomizes answer choice order across questions. Use this when:
  • you already know the material well enough to avoid answer-order dependence
  • you want a more exam-like feel
  • you noticed yourself remembering the location of the right answer instead of the concept
Leave it off when:
  • you are still orienting yourself to a new module
  • the extra variation is slowing you down more than it is helping

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Reset progress

Reset progress clears your saved state for the module. That includes:
  • selections
  • eliminated options
  • flags
  • saved progress records
Use it intentionally. Reset is useful when you want a clean run, but it is the opposite of “pick up where I left off.”

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Rationale control

The rationale is separate from the answer itself. If a question has one, you can reveal it from the sidebar or the dedicated rationale control. That separation matters. LearnTerms wants you to attempt recall first and explanation second.

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Attachments behavior

The sidebar can also show question attachments. Depending on how the question was authored, an attachment may:
  • appear immediately
  • appear blurred until solution view
  • be reserved for review mode
This prevents diagrams or images from giving away an answer too early when the author marked them as solution-only.

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Shortcuts worth knowing

LearnTerms includes keyboard shortcuts that make module study much faster once the interface feels familiar. Current shortcuts include:
  • tab for rationale
  • shift + s for shuffle
  • f for flag
  • enter for check
  • 0-9 for option selection
  • arrow keys for navigation
  • esc for clear
These are especially useful if you study on a laptop and want a more continuous flow with fewer pointer movements.

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When shortcuts actually help

Shortcuts matter most when:
  • you are doing high-volume review
  • you already know the interface
  • you want to keep your focus on the question instead of the controls
Do not force them too early. It is better to use a slower, cleaner routine than a fast, messy one.

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A good default setup

If you are unsure how to configure a module, this is a strong starting point:
  • leave Auto next off for difficult material
  • turn Shuffle options off on your first pass
  • use flags aggressively
  • reveal rationales after checking
Then switch to a faster setup later:
  • turn Auto next on
  • enable Shuffle options
  • move quickly through known content
  • revisit flagged items before you stop

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When to reset progress

Reset makes sense when:
  • you want a clean benchmark before an exam
  • a module changed significantly and your old progress no longer reflects reality
  • you used the module casually before and now want a serious run
Reset does not make sense when:
  • you just want to review flagged questions
  • you still need the saved selections as study breadcrumbs
  • you are only frustrated with one section of the module