Creating Cards

Introduction

Elumity's Cards feature is designed to let you create, organize, and display your knowledge in a flexible format. This guide will walk you through the process of creating a card, formatting its content, and making the most of Elumity’s card functionalities.

Starting a New Card

To create a new card, navigate to the 'Cards' tab in the top menu, then click the "+ NEW CARD" button.

Starting a New Card

Editing Your Card

Once you've started a new card, you can begin editing its content. You have options for styling your text, including headings, lists, quotes, and code blocks. Use the formatting toolbar at the top of the card editor to apply these styles.

Editing Card

Adding Content Blocks

Click the "+" icon to add different types of blocks to your card. You can choose from:

  • Text: Regular text entries
  • Media: Add images, videos, or audio files
  • Table: Create structured data in a table format
  • Equation: Insert mathematical equations using LaTeX
  • Divider: Separate content into sections
Adding Content Blocks

Text Formatting and Styles

Click on the text style dropdown to select different text formats, such as:

  • Heading 1, Heading 2, Heading 3
  • Body Text
  • Block Quotes
  • Code Block

Choose the format that suits your card's structure.

Text Formatting and Styles

Uploading Media

If you want to add images, click on the "+" icon, select "Media," and either drag and drop your file or click to browse your device. This allows you to create visually engaging cards.

Uploading Media

Organizing Cards

Once created, you can view your card in the Card Library. Cards can be sorted, filtered, and moved to different folders for better organization.

Organizing Cards

Viewing Modes

You can switch between different viewing modes for your cards:

  • Collapsed View: Condensed version showing the title and main image
  • Preview: Displays a larger card view
  • List View: Shows cards in a list format with details

This helps you browse through your cards efficiently.

Viewing Modes

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