How to Make Flashcards in Microsoft Word
Helpful when cramming for an exam
Creating flashcards is an excellent way to study and learn new information. They’re typically used for information that is easily read, reviewed, and (hopefully) retained.
While you could do this manually, Microsoft Word documents can be customized to create your own flashcards that cater to your specific needs. This will help you create engaging study materials you can create, modify, and share with others.
If you want to know how to make flashcards in Microsoft Word, follow the steps below.
What Are Flashcards?
Flashcards are a learning tool that’s designed to help you memorize and understand facts and concepts. They typically have two sides—one displaying the question or term and the other revealing the answer or definition. This helps learners practice recalling information on their own.
Flashcards are versatile—they can be used for studying any fact or subject. If you don’t want to write them yourself, you can use Word to create and customize your learning aids. The biggest benefit of using Word to create flashcards is that making digital flashcards allows you to adjust and update your information easily.
You can create flashcards that are visually appealing and easy to understand in Word that retain the crucial information needed for effective learning. Just remember to keep them simple—the aim is to make the information easy to digest, so the more you break down a topic, the easier it’ll be to remember.
How to Create a Flashcard in Word
You can easily create a flashcard in Word but must adjust your page layout. The best way to do it is to change your page layout and orientation to make it easier to print your flashcards onto suitable pages (typically 4 by 6 inches).
If you’re looking to create flashcards in Word, the same options are available in a retail copy of Office as well as forMicrosoft 365 subscribers.
To create flashcards in Microsoft Word:
How to Print Flashcards in Word
Once you’ve created your flashcards in Microsoft Word, the next step is to print them out and cut them.
To print flashcards in Word:
After printing your flashcards, you must cut them up using scissors or a paper trimmer. You can use the table borders (if you have them enabled) as a guide to help you do this.
Learning With Microsoft Word
Creating flashcards in Word can be a great way to boost your learning if you’re trying to learn complex topics. These easy-to-create learning aids require little effort and can be easily customized to suit different topics.
If you want to use your flashcards in other environments, try and convert your Word document to a JPEG image. This’ll allow you to import the flashcards into an image editing tool for further improvements.
Having trouble with Word not responding? Don’t forget to keep saving your documents and store a backup in cloud storage, just in case you lose your work.
Ben Stockton is a freelance technology writer based in the United Kingdom. In a past life, Ben was a college lecturer in the UK, training teens and adults. Since leaving the classroom, Ben has taken his teaching experience and applied it to writing tech how-to guides and tutorials, specialising in Linux, Windows, and Android. He has a degree in History and a postgraduate qualification in Computing.Read Ben’s Full Bio
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