Multi-Line Type Answer Box
0.07MB. Updated 2020-08-21. Only supports Anki 2.1.x.
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Supported Anki versions:
- 2.1.0-2.1.23+ (updated 2020-08-21)
To download this add-on, please copy and paste the following code into Anki 2.1:
681236951
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Reviews

Often gives some sort of error if there's a `\` in the answer, e.g. for LaTeX commands and Regex. I can dismiss this with seemingly no effect besides the answer not being shown, but it's rather annoying. Also, doesn't compare HTML character codes correctly: if I have a card with the answer `©`, and I review it and type `©`, it will say that my answer is wrong and say that the answer is `©`, which is really strange. Also `\n` get interpreted as newline similarly, and it's center-justified. Also, doesn't support tabs. Maybe that's what the escape codes are for????????????????
This is the only thing that does this sort of thing unfortunately :(.
This is the only thing that does this sort of thing unfortunately :(.

Fantastic plugin. Excellent for programming.

Request a feature
Is it possible to make it work with cloze cards
Using {{type:cloze:Text}} will give a single input box would it be possible to make this a text area (multi line cloze type card)
Thank you
04 Feb 2022:
I found a new add-on https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/1933645497
Fill the blanks - Multiple type:cloze support
Is it possible to make it work with cloze cards
Using {{type:cloze:Text}} will give a single input box would it be possible to make this a text area (multi line cloze type card)
Thank you
04 Feb 2022:
I found a new add-on https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/1933645497
Fill the blanks - Multiple type:cloze support

Amazing, best card I have

Can't use on Android Device

Adds some sorely needed functionality. However, it does not work with LaTeX which is a bummer.

This is brilliant. Thank you so much! Anki 2.1.48 on macOS 11.6.
I’m learning Python at the moment, and it’s so great to be able to ask myself the various functions. Previously I’d asked myself the line number of a given function…
To insert a tab in the textbox, I use Keyboard Maestro (no affiliation): I assign the standard hotkey ⌃⌥Tab to the action Insert text by pasting: %Tab%.
As suggest above, one can easily style the type-in textbox – adding e.g. "padding:10px; border:1px solid silver".
I intensely hope this addon will continue to work. It would be a really, really great service to the community if you (or someone else) could keep it up to date.
I’m learning Python at the moment, and it’s so great to be able to ask myself the various functions. Previously I’d asked myself the line number of a given function…
To insert a tab in the textbox, I use Keyboard Maestro (no affiliation): I assign the standard hotkey ⌃⌥Tab to the action Insert text by pasting: %Tab%.
As suggest above, one can easily style the type-in textbox – adding e.g. "padding:10px; border:1px solid silver".
I intensely hope this addon will continue to work. It would be a really, really great service to the community if you (or someone else) could keep it up to date.

Excellent!!!
This is super useful for not only typing in simple one-line answers, it also works perfectly for code!!!
I have to get the creator a coffee for this ;)
This is super useful for not only typing in simple one-line answers, it also works perfectly for code!!!
I have to get the creator a coffee for this ;)

Es bueno, funciona realmente.
ADVERTENCIA: NO FUNCIONA SI ESCRIBES EN LATEX EN LA PARTE DE LA RESPUESTA.
SI QUIERES QUE FUNCIONE DEBES CAMBIAR LAS \ POR / COMO EN EL SIGUIENTE EJEMPLO.
Ejemplo:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gQbH2HS1T1kZVHhaeU0HAwwkYo5t1sGy?usp=sharing
ADVERTENCIA: NO FUNCIONA SI ESCRIBES EN LATEX EN LA PARTE DE LA RESPUESTA.
SI QUIERES QUE FUNCIONE DEBES CAMBIAR LAS \ POR / COMO EN EL SIGUIENTE EJEMPLO.
Ejemplo:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gQbH2HS1T1kZVHhaeU0HAwwkYo5t1sGy?usp=sharing

Does what it says, even in 2.1.44 even though not supported.

just what i was looking for 👨💻

Fantastic author, really like this add-on
The only issue I have is seeing all the code I've written at once... how can I make the textbox larger? changing the height in styling to more pixels doesn't seem to change it at all...
The only issue I have is seeing all the code I've written at once... how can I make the textbox larger? changing the height in styling to more pixels doesn't seem to change it at all...

When I put it in a table it returns an error
<table>
<tr>
<th>Question</th>
<th>Answer</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>{{Question}}</td>
<td>
{{Front}}
[[typebox:Back]]
{{FrontConti}}
</td>
</tr>
</table>
Why ?????
<table>
<tr>
<th>Question</th>
<th>Answer</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>{{Question}}</td>
<td>
{{Front}}
[[typebox:Back]]
{{FrontConti}}
</td>
</tr>
</table>
Why ?????

Increible complemento me ayuda mucho para estudiar Python, C y Tecnologías Frontend

Great for C++ cards!

Good stuff. Thanks a lot! Another happy customer here. Cheers.

Can you please make this night-mode friendly? The whites background and other colors really hurt my eyes. Will upvote once this is fixed. Thank you!

this is so cool. thanks

Useful!

thank you, this is exactly what I was looking for.

EXCELLENT!!!
BUT it can't work in LaTeX code. Please FIXED it.
Thx
BUT it can't work in LaTeX code. Please FIXED it.
Thx

Excellent, just what I need for multi-line type in answers for learning R programming.

Great work!

Thanks for updating the add-on! Type comparison is working well now.

My favorite add-on! Thank you so so much. This add-on has been a tremendous help on my Anki learning journey. I use it everyday it's amazing

Hi, it works on version 2.1.22.
But I removed it since I had found this plug-in affects the existing cards using {{type:}}.
Could you make it possible to both syntax consistent? Or eliminate the effect on the original cards, at least.
Thanks.
But I removed it since I had found this plug-in affects the existing cards using {{type:}}.
Could you make it possible to both syntax consistent? Or eliminate the effect on the original cards, at least.
Thanks.
Comment from author
Hmm, the only way {{type:}} should be affected is if you have both {{type:}} and the multi-line input ([[typebox:]]) in the same card, which seems a bit unusual to me. Please make an issue on the github repo linked in the description with more details.

This is so great. I like that the text of your answer still displays when you flip even if you aren't comparing to the back of the card. Is there a way to style the format of text not only of what you type into the text box but also how it displays on the back of the card after you flip? It's defaulted to arial in white and I'd like it to match the font of all the other text in my card...

Works great. However, I style it so that my textbox is centered. But the backside of the card displays everything on left alignment. How do I fix that?