AnkiWeb
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- 203 (👍 186 · 👎 17)
- Updated
- 2026-01-25
- Anki versions
- 25.09.2~
- Description language
- en
Symbols As You Type
AnkiWeb addon 2040501954
Inserts Unicode symbols into Anki cards via predefined key sequences, with customizable symbol lists synced per profile and optional raw HTML support.
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Maintenance
stale
- Last update or commit was 249 days before the snapshot (2026-01-25).
GitHub
- Repository
- jefdongus/insert-symbols-anki-addon · more by jefdongus
- Stars
- ⭐ 30 · forks 15 · open issues 27
- Last commit
- 2026-01-25
- Languages
- Python, JavaScript, Shell
- Tests
- 0
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Version branches
| Min Anki | Max Anki | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1.0 | 25.09.2+ | 2026-01-25 |
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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.
Getting Started:
- Install the plugin from AnkiWeb (plugin ID: 2040501954).
- 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:
This should bring up the following window:
License:
This plugin is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License version 3, same as Anki.