Google Sheets

Step 1: Modify the Google Sheet Template

• Make a copy of this template. (You'll need to sign-in with your Google account.)
  
• Edit the Side1 and Side2 text. Enter as many terms as you want.
  • Choose from red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink, brown, and gray for card and text colors. Leave color options blank for black text on white cards.
    
• Name your set of flashcards by changing the name of the worksheet (at the bottom).
• Do not edit any cell with a blue background.
  

Step 2: Publish Your Spreadsheet

• Go to File, Share, Publish to web, then click Publish.
  

Step 3: Get Your Flippity.net Link

• Click on the Get the Link Here tab of the template (at the bottom).
  
• Click on the Flippity.net link to view your Flippity flashcards.
  

Step 4: Bookmark and Share

• Bookmark the page to find it again quickly.
• Share the Flippity.net link with anyone you want to view your flashcards.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make changes to my cards?

• Make sure Automatically republish when changes are made is checked, then go ahead and make changes to your Google Spreadsheet.
• Your changes will automatically be reflected in the Flippity Flashcards, no need to get a new link.
  • Changes may take up to 5 minutes to appear in your link.

What if I want to delete my flashcards?

• Simply click Stop publishing under File, Publish to the Web…
• Or delete your spreadsheet altogether.

How do I get the audio to work?

• Select the appropriate spoken language in cells A2 and B2 on the template.
  • Audio works best using Google Chrome and Safari on iOS (iPhones and iPads). Voices and pronunciation may vary.
  • Non-English languages may not work properly unless you're using Google Chrome on a desktop, laptop, Chromebook, or Android device.

How do I get pictures on the cards?

• Just paste the URL (address) of a picture you find on the web in the appropriate cell.
  • URLs must end in ".gif", ".png", ".jpg", ".jpeg", or ".webp".
  • You cannot use Google Drive to store your images.
  • You can use Google Drawings. Use the "Publish to the web…" link.
  • Images are automatically resized to 220 pixels high.
  • Smaller images load quicker.

How do I embed YouTube videos?

• Simply paste the YouTube "Share this video" link in the appropriate cell.
  • The link should look like this: https://youtu.be/GFIvXVMbII0.

Can I use EquatIO to add math equations to my flashcards?

• Yes, but after you insert your equation images into the spreadsheet, you'll need to make a few changes:
  • E.g. change =IMAGE("https://equatio-api.texthelp.com/svg/%5Cfrac%7B3%7D%7Bx-2%7D") to
    https://equatio-api.texthelp.com/svg/%5Cfrac%7B3%7D%7Bx-2%7D
  • Tip: Once you have inserted all your EquatIO equations, use Find/Replace to remove all instances of
    =IMAGE(" and ")
  • EquatIO Flashcards Demo
  • EquatIO Flashcards Demo Template

Can I use Desmos graphs in my flashcards?

• Yes, just paste the Desmos share link in the appropriate cell.
  • The link should look like this: https://www.desmos.com/calculator/sycumu9ek9.
  • (Desmos graphs may take a few moments to load.)

Can I embed my own audio recordings?

• Yes, by using Vocaroo.com.
  • Record or upload your audio and click "Save."
  • Copy the link you see under "Sharing options" and paste it in the appropriate cell.
    • (The link should look like this: https://vocaroo.com/i/s0hjIx1Etnc9.)
  • (Vocaroo recordings expire after a few months.)

Can I modify the text on my cards in any way?

• You may include basic HTML tags (but incorrect coding may cause problems).
• (W3schools has many great tutorials on HTML, including how to make links.)

Is there a way to print out my flashcards?

• You can print out a list of your flashcard terms, but It's nearly impossible to generate a double-sided document that properly matches up the terms front to back.