Help & User Guide
Quick Start
Welcome to Word Holder! Start by typing a word in the selected language (Italian, Spanish, French, German, or Dutch) in the search box and press Enter or click Search to look it up. The word will be saved so you can review it later.
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
🎯 Self-Test Quizzes
Self-test your knowledge of foreign words with AI-generated quizzes! Repetition and reinforcement are key to learning vocabulary.
- After searching 4+ words, click "Create Quiz" to generate a quiz
- Once a quiz is ready, click "Quiz!" to start
- Switch between quiz modes within the quiz:
Drag words to complete sentences
Select the correct word from 4 options
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 Levels
Use the Level Stepper to control how much information is displayed on word cards:
Shows only English translations - perfect for quick lookups
Shows definitions and examples in both languages - best for learning
Shows everything in the original language only - for advanced practice
Note: The Level Stepper is only enabled when you have at least one word card expanded. Click on any word to open it, then use the chevron buttons to change levels.
🗂️ Other Controls
- Close All: Collapses all expanded word cards (disabled when no cards are open)
- Tags Filter: Filter your vocabulary by tag (disabled when no tagged words exist)
Keyboard Shortcuts
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
- • Self-test quizzes use your recently searched foreign words
- • Regular repetition reinforces learning and improves 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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