Symbols As You Type (updated for 23.10)

AnkiWeb addon 1957191470

Quickly insert Unicode symbols into cards by typing predefined key sequences, with a customizable symbol list synced to AnkiWeb per profile.
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Updated
2023-12-16
Anki versions
23.10.1~
Description language
en

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abandoned

  • Last update or commit was 1020 days before the snapshot (2023-12-16).

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README

Symbols As You Type

This Anki plugin lets you quickly insert Unicode symbols into cards by typing a predefined key sequence.

demo

Getting Started:


  1. Install the plugin from AnkiWeb (plugin ID: 1957191470).
  2. For a list of available symbols, open the Options window (see below) or refer to the list of default symbols.

Features:


  • Large variety of symbols including Greek letters, mathematical characters, currency, and more.
  • Symbol list is fully customizable and is synced to AnkiWeb per profile.
  • Compatible with Anki 2.0 and 2.1

Adding Your Own Symbols:


The symbol list is fully customizable, and you can add, import, and export your own list of symbols through the Options window. To open the Options window, click on the "Insert Symbol Options..." item in the Tools menu. If the plugin was just installed, you may need to restart Anki for the menu to show up:

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This should bring up the following window:

symbol-options-popup

License:


This plugin is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License version 3, same as Anki.