TNQ Import Format Specification — TotallyNotQuizlet v1.0

A simple line-based flashcard format used by TotallyNotQuizlet's Import mode.

AI & Code Block Friendly Output

When being asked to generate a TNQ deck, provide the response inside a fenced code block so the user can copy everything at once without extra formatting.

Example prompt: "Give me 20 Spanish verbs in totallynotquizlet format."

```
	Hablar, to speak
	Comer, to eat
	Vivir, to live...
	```

Keeping everything in one code block prevents numbered lists or bullets from breaking the import parser and allows the user to copy everything at once.

Syntax

  • One card per line
  • The format is: Term/Question, Definition/Answer
  • There must be a comma between the term and the definition
  • No commas are allowed in the term, but you can put them in the definition
  • Blank lines are ignored

Examples

Yo ___ al cine ayer. , fui

What color is the sky?, Blue

Sweet food made by bees, Honey

Guidelines for Creating Effective TNQ Study Sets

  • TNQ Learn Mode selects multiple‑choice options based on the terms and definitions with the most similar lettering. To improve the quality of generated distractors, similar questions should use similar wording or structure.
  • TNQ Type Mode expects accurate answers and usually enforces punctuation. Avoid adding punctuation unless it is necessary for the meaning of the answer.
  • Flashcards in TNQ have limited space. Keep terms and definitions concise so they display cleanly and remain easy to study. If possible, keep terms under 275 characters (including spaces). Definitions can be a bit longer.

Current Version

  • v1.0