Type before you answer

AnkiWeb addon 208639570

Adds an optional, resizable multiline typing box to the reviewer bottom bar; typed text remains visible on the answer side, resets per question, and its font size is configurable.
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Updated
2026-07-11
Anki versions
26.05~
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MIT (from the license file in the package)
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Python, JSON
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  • Last update or commit: 2026-07-11 (113 days before the snapshot).
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Description

Fork of https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/329533770 better usability

https://github.com/chyoune0521/type-before-answer

readme: https://github.com/chyoune0521/type-before-answer?tab=readme-ov-file

Type Before Answer v3

This Anki add-on places an optional multiline typing box in the reviewer bottom bar. Show Answer is always allowed, even when the typing box is empty.

Behavior

  • Enter inserts a line break inside the typing box.
  • Ctrl+Enter on Windows/Linux, Cmd+Enter on macOS, and Esc leave the typing box and return focus to the review window.
  • The answer side keeps showing the text you typed on the question side. The box resets on the next question.
  • The add-on can be toggled from Anki's top Type menu with Type box: On / Type box: Off.
  • The typing box font size is configurable in Anki's add-on config. The default is 12pt.
  • The typing box has no visible label row, so the previous label space is available to the card area and the input box.
  • The default typing box font is Malgun Gothic, with macOS-friendly Korean fallbacks and MS Gothic as a fallback.
  • The typing box can be resized by dragging its resize handle. The last size is saved in user_files/state.json.

Configuration

Open Anki's add-on configuration and edit:

{
  "font_size_pt": 12
}

The Type menu toggle is not exposed in the add-on config. It is stored separately in user_files/state.json so it can be changed directly while Anki is running.

Manual installation

Copy the type-before-answer_v3 folder into Anki's addons21 directory and restart Anki.

Distribution notes

Package the contents of type-before-answer_v3 without __pycache__, .pyc, generated meta.json, or generated user_files/state.json.

README

Type Before Answer v3

This Anki add-on places an optional multiline typing box in the reviewer bottom bar. Show Answer is always allowed, even when the typing box is empty.

Behavior

  • Enter inserts a line break inside the typing box.
  • Ctrl+Enter on Windows/Linux, Cmd+Enter on macOS, and Esc leave the typing box and return focus to the review window.
  • The answer side keeps showing the text you typed on the question side. The box resets on the next question.
  • The add-on can be toggled from Anki's top Type menu with Type box: On / Type box: Off.
  • The typing box font size is configurable in Anki's add-on config. The default is 12pt.
  • The typing box has no visible label row, so the previous label space is available to the card area and the input box.
  • The default typing box font is Malgun Gothic, with macOS-friendly Korean fallbacks and MS Gothic as a fallback.
  • The typing box can be resized by dragging its resize handle. The last size is saved in user_files/state.json.

Configuration

Open Anki's add-on configuration and edit:

{
  "font_size_pt": 12
}

The Type menu toggle is not exposed in the add-on config. It is stored separately in user_files/state.json so it can be changed directly while Anki is running.

Manual installation

Copy the type-before-answer_v3 folder into Anki's addons21 directory and restart Anki.

Distribution notes

Package the contents of type-before-answer_v3 without __pycache__, .pyc, generated meta.json, or generated user_files/state.json.