I wanted to share a small add-on I’ve been using for quite a while during my own study sessions.
I like writing my answer before flipping a card, but I didn’t want to switch to another app or keep opening Notepad. So I made a simple floating typing panel that stays on top of Anki while reviewing.
After using it every day, I thought it might be useful for others too.
If you end up trying it, I’d be interested to hear how you use it. Everyone studies a little differently, and it’s always interesting to see workflows I hadn’t thought about.
There are also ways to make custom type-answer text fields using JavaScript like in the Memrise template. Using JS instead of addons makes it work on mobile too.
That’s a good point, and I agree that Anki’s native type answer feature works well for note types that support it.
My use case is a bit different. I study with many different card types, and not all of them use Anki’s type answer fields. I wanted one simple typing area that works the same way on every card without modifying note types or templates.
For me, it’s mainly about having a consistent workflow, I can type an answeror work through a calculation on any card, then continue reviewing without changing how the card is built.
So this add-on isn’t meant to replace Anki’s native type answer feature, it’s just a different tool for a different workflow.
