> For AI agents: the complete documentation index is available at https://docs.flashnerd.com/llms.txt, the full documentation bundle is available at https://docs.flashnerd.com/llms-full.txt.

# Reuse AI instruction presets

Instruction presets store optional guidance for future generations, such as a preferred language, question style, or level of detail. Each deck can select a preset independently. **None** is a valid choice: you can generate using only your prompt and sources.

## Create a preset

1. Open **Settings → Presets → Instruction Presets**.
2. Tap the create button to open **Create Instruction Preset**.
3. Enter an **Instruction Preset Name** and an **Instruction**.
4. Tap **Create Preset**.

For example, name a preset `Short science questions` and use:

```text
Create one question per card. Keep the answer brief but complete.
Prefer definitions, comparisons, and cause-and-effect questions.
Avoid questions that depend on seeing another card.
```

Names must be nonblank, unique, and no longer than 40 characters as counted by the app. Instructions must be nonblank and fit within the displayed 10,000-character limit. Some emoji and combined characters use more than one counting unit.

## Choose a preset for a deck

1. In that deck's **Generate with AI** screen, open the settings button to reach **AI Settings**.
2. Open **Instruction Preset**.
3. Search by preset name if needed, then select a preset or **None**.
4. Tap **Confirm**. The picker closes and the selected instructions appear in the settings preview.
5. Tap **Save** to store the deck's selection.

**Confirm** updates the settings draft; **Save** persists it. Closing the picker without confirming does not change the selection. You can also choose **New Preset** from AI settings, then save the deck's selection.

## Edit or delete a preset

Return to **Settings → Presets → Instruction Presets** and open the preset. Edit its name or instruction, then tap **Save Changes**. Changes apply to future requests; they do not rewrite an earlier generated version or cards already in a deck.

Use **Delete This Preset** only when you no longer need it. After confirmation, decks using it return to **None**. Deleting a preset does not delete the cards produced with it.

## Back up presets

In **Export Collection**, leave **Instruction Presets** selected to include the preset catalog. Include **Decks & Folders** as well to preserve which preset each exported deck selected. Individual deck exports and starter templates do not include the instruction preset catalog.

See [Back up and restore your collection](https://docs.flashnerd.com/guide/import-export/backups.md) and [Generate cards with AI](https://docs.flashnerd.com/guide/ai/generate-cards.md).