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Quickly create new flashcard sets based on existing notes or documents by importing them right into Quizlet.

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To import your content

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  1. Open or create a word or spreadsheet document.
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  2. Separate terms and definitions with a comma, tab, or dash.
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  3. Separate rows with a semicolon or a new line.
    Each row of your document will become a distinct card.
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Create a set

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  1. \nLog in to your account.
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  2. Select Create.
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  3. Select Flashcard set.
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  4. Enter a title for your set.
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Import your text

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  1. Select Import.\n
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  2. Open your document on your computer, and copy the text.
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  3. Paste the text into the Import field in your browser.
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Save and publish your set

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  1. Select Import to upload your terms and definitions.
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  2. Set the language for your terms and definitions.
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  3. Select Create to save and publish your set.
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Settings and options

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Quizlet Plus and Quizlet Plus for teachers subscribers can highlight, bold, italicize, or underline text in sets.

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Tips

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If you have study notes—not a list of terms and definitions—try creating a study guide. This feature is powered by AI and generates questions and answers from longer blocks of notes.

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You can currently only import flashcard sets on the website. You can always import content on the Quizlet website and then study it using your iOS app.

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You can currently only import flashcard sets on the website. You can always import content on the Quizlet website and then study it using your Android app.

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