ClickWords

AnkiWeb addon 202810970

Turns text passages into click-the-word quizzes with instant feedback, configurable word styles, explanations, audio and images, working across Anki Desktop, AnkiWeb, AnkiDroid and AnkiMobile.
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Updated
2026-10-14
Anki versions
25.07~
Languages
CSS, Python, Handlebars, JSON
Description language
en

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  • Last update or commit: 2026-10-17 (15 days before the snapshot).
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Description

Click Words is a beta Anki add-on for interactive language learning, grammar practice, and vocabulary exercises. Turn text passages into click-the-word quizzes: select target words directly in the text and get instant feedback on your answers.

Click Words interactive exercise demonstration

Features

  • Practise adjectives, verbs, prepositions, pronouns, word forms, vocabulary, and grammar patterns in context.
  • Choose word styles: Plain Text, Outline, or Pills.
  • Track selections with a live counter.
  • Add explanations, audio, and images.
  • Customise fonts, font size, alignment, and feedback colours.
  • Review cards on Anki Desktop, AnkiWeb, AnkiDroid, and AnkiMobile once the note type and templates are set up.

How to Use

  1. Enter a question or instruction, such as “Click on all the adjectives.”
  2. Add a passage and enter the correct words in the TargetWords field, separated by |.
  3. Review the card, click the target words, and press Check to see your results.
  4. Flip the card to review the answers and explanation.

Click Words Anki note type and available fields

Compatibility

Click Words uses HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in its card templates, so interactive reviews do not require Python on the reviewing device. The note type and templates must be set up first.

Beta Feedback

Click Words is currently in beta. Bug reports, compatibility feedback, and suggestions are welcome.

Report a bug or suggest an improvement on GitHub.


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README

Click Words

Click Words is an interactive Anki add-on for practicing word recognition in context. Read a passage, click the words that match the instruction, and check your answers instantly.

It is designed for grammar practice, language learning, and reading exercises.

How It Works

  1. Read the instruction, such as "Click on all adjectives."
  2. Read the passage.
  3. Click the words that match the instruction.
  4. Select Check to see correct, incorrect, and missed answers.
  5. Flip the card to review the answer key, explanation, and your score.

Note Type Fields

Field Description
Instruction The task or question shown on the card.
Passage The text containing the words to identify.
TargetWords Correct answers separated by | (pipe). For example: dead|stingy|heartless. Repeated words and punctuation are supported.
ExerciseType Optional category, such as Adjective Forms.
Explanation Optional explanation or grammar notes shown on the back.
Front Audio Optional audio replay button on the front.
Back Audio Optional audio replay button on the back.
Source Optional source or reference.
Extra Optional supplementary information.

Platform Support

The interactive exercise is built into the card templates using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This allows the cards to run without the desktop add-on being installed on the reviewing device, provided the platform supports the required template functionality.

  • Anki Desktop
  • AnkiWeb
  • AnkiMobile (iOS)
  • AnkiDroid (Android)

Desktop Add-on Features

  • Automatically creates and configures the Click Words note type when a profile is opened for the first time.
  • Keeps existing card templates intact during normal reviews and settings saves.
  • Provides Restore Templates under Tools → Click Words to restore the default Front, Back, and Styling templates from the add-on package.

License

MIT License. Copyright (c) 2026