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Help & User Guide

Quick Start

Welcome to Word Holder! Start by typing any word in Italian, Spanish, French, German, or Dutch in the search box and press Enter or click Search to look it up.

Main Features

🔍 Word Search

  • Type any word in the search box at the top of the page
  • Select your learning language from the dropdown (Italian, Spanish, French, German, or Dutch)
  • Press Enter or click the Search button
  • All searched words are automatically saved to your personal vocabulary

📇 Word Cards

Each word card displays:

  • Headword: The main word with pronunciation guide
  • Definitions: Multiple meanings with translations
  • Examples: Sample sentences in both languages
  • Extras: Common phrases, compounds, and idioms

Tip: Click on a word card to expand/collapse additional details

🎯 Quizzes

Test your knowledge with AI-generated quizzes!

  • After searching 4+ words, click "Create Quiz" to generate a quiz
  • Choose your quiz mode from the dropdown:
Drag & Drop:

Drag words to complete sentences

Multiple Choice:

Select the correct word from 4 options

Type In:

Type the missing word (press Enter to move to next)

🏷️ Tags & Organization

  • Click "Add Tag" on any word card to categorize your vocabulary
  • Use tags like "Chapter 1", "Travel", "Food", etc.
  • Filter your vocabulary by clicking on any tag
  • Apply the same tag to multiple words with "Apply to all"

View Controls

⚙️ Display Options

Toggle these options to customize your view:

Extended:
Show/hide detailed information on word cards
Examples:
Show/hide example sentences
Translation:
Show/hide English translations
Definition:
Show/hide original language definitions
Extras:
Show/hide idioms, compounds, and phrases

Keyboard Shortcuts

EnterSearch word
EscClose quiz/popup
TabNavigate between fields
SpaceExpand/collapse card

Tips & Tricks

💡 Search Tips

  • • Words are saved automatically when you search
  • • Search for conjugated verbs - the app will find the base form
  • • If no direct match is found, you'll see spelling suggestions

💡 Quiz Tips

  • • Quizzes use your recently searched words
  • • Complete quizzes regularly for better retention
  • • Try different quiz modes to practice different skills

💡 Organization Tips

  • • Create tags for textbook chapters or topics
  • • Use the delete button (trash icon) to remove unwanted words
  • • Your vocabulary syncs across all devices when logged in

Account & Data

🔐 Account

Sign in to save your vocabulary across devices. Your data is private and secure.

💾 Data Storage

All your searched words, tags, and progress are automatically saved to the cloud.

📊 Statistics

Click the green number badge to view your learning statistics and activity history.

Need More Help?

If you have questions or encounter issues, please don't hesitate to reach out!

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