Make Your Own Set of Flexcards

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, Side2, Side 3, etc. text.
    • Use as many sides as you want, up to 10.
    • The first row (row 2) are for headings, common to all the cards.
    • Enter as many terms as you want.
  • Name your set of flexcards 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 flexcards.

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 flexcards.

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 Flexcards, no need to get a new link.
    • Changes may take up to 5 minutes to appear in your link.

How do I use multimedia?

  • Images
  • YouTube Videos
    • Somewhere in the appropriate cell, type [[ followed by YouTube's "Share this video" link followed by ]].
      • e.g. [[https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ]]
      • You may include text before or after the video.
  • Links
    • Somewhere in the appropriate cell, type [[Link: followed by the full URL of the link you want to visit followed by ]].
      • e.g. [[Link:http://www.spanish411.net/]]
      • You may include text before or after the link.
      • Links will automatically open a new tab/window.
  • Google Docs
    • In the appropriate cell, type [[ then paste the link you're given after you "Publish to the web" followed by ]].
      • e.g [[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQzrmE3YR6zzD1vC7q1xCL13T9VXk720GYzJ1V6GJqAz_jEyu8-sIgZ4geVoRMJFaG5-RYI32LS6ObG/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000]]
      • You may include text before or after the doc.
  • Desmos
    • In the appropriate cell, type [[ followed by the Desmos link followed by ]].
      • e.g. [[https://www.desmos.com/calculator/sycumu9ek9]]
      • You may include text before or after the graph.

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)