Click Words is an interactive Anki add-on for practicing word recognition in context. Read a passage, click the words that match the instruction, and check your answers instantly.
It is designed for grammar practice, language learning, and reading exercises.
- Read the instruction, such as "Click on all adjectives."
- Read the passage.
- Click the words that match the instruction.
- Select Check to see correct, incorrect, and missed answers.
- Flip the card to review the answer key, explanation, and your score.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Instruction | The task or question shown on the card. |
| Passage | The text containing the words to identify. |
| TargetWords | Correct answers separated by | (pipe). For example: dead|stingy|heartless. Repeated words and punctuation are supported. |
| ExerciseType | Optional category, such as Adjective Forms. |
| Explanation | Optional explanation or grammar notes shown on the back. |
| Front Audio | Optional audio replay button on the front. |
| Back Audio | Optional audio replay button on the back. |
| Source | Optional source or reference. |
| Extra | Optional supplementary information. |
The interactive exercise is built into the card templates using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This allows the cards to run without the desktop add-on being installed on the reviewing device, provided the platform supports the required template functionality.
- Anki Desktop
- AnkiWeb
- AnkiMobile (iOS)
- AnkiDroid (Android)
- Automatically creates and configures the Click Words note type when a profile is opened for the first time.
- Keeps existing card templates intact during normal reviews and settings saves.
- Provides Restore Templates under Tools → Click Words to restore the default Front, Back, and Styling templates from the add-on package.
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