> 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.

# Getting started

Decks are the starting point for studying in Flashnerd. Each deck holds your cards for Flashcard and Matching practice, and you can link it to an SRS set for scheduled reviews. Let’s create your first deck and add some cards.

## 1. Create a deck

Each deck has one [template](https://docs.flashnerd.com/help/glossary.md#template), which defines the fields shared by its cards, their types, order, sides, and default settings. A field is a named place for content, such as **Term** or **Definition**. Each card supplies its own content for those fields.

Choosing a **template preset** copies a starting structure into your new deck. You can review and customize that deck’s template in **Template Info (3/3)**. See [Templates and presets](https://docs.flashnerd.com/guide/cards/templates.md) for examples and editing guidance.

1. Open **Home** and use the create control to open **Create**.
2. Choose **Create Deck**.
3. In **Deck Info (1/3)**, enter `Everyday facts` as the **Deck Name**. Choose a parent folder if you want one, then tap **Next**.
4. In **Select Preset (2/3)**, choose **Text** under **Basic**. This preset supplies two text fields: **Term** on **Front** for the question and **Definition** on **Back** for the answer in this walkthrough. Tap **Next**.
5. In **Template Info (3/3)**, check the field names and their side badges. Keep at least one front field and one back field, then tap **Create Deck**.


![Create Deck screen with Everyday facts as the deck name and Docs Demo as its parent folder](https://docs.flashnerd.com/screenshots/create-deck.png)

Give your deck a name and choose where it belongs before selecting a template.

The new deck opens at **Deck Detail**. It is normal for **Study Now** to be unavailable until you add a card.

## 2. Add a card

1. Tap **Add Card**, then **Enter manually**.
2. Enter `What is the largest planet in our solar system?` in **Term**, the front field.
3. Enter `Jupiter` in **Definition**, the back field.
4. Check **Card Preview**. Use **Full Preview** to inspect the card and switch between **Show Back** and **Show Front**.
5. Tap **Add Card** to save it to the deck.

Repeat with a few more facts. Field names can vary with the preset you chose; the **Front** and **Back** badges tell you where each field appears. See the illustrated [card editor guide](https://docs.flashnerd.com/guide/cards/create-and-edit.md) for the same example.

## 3. Practice

1. From **Deck Detail**, tap **Study Now**.
2. Choose **Flashcard**.
3. Read the question and try to recall the answer before revealing it.
4. Tap **Show Answer**, then tap the green check (**Pass**) if you recalled the answer or the red cross (**Failed**) if you did not.
5. Continue to **Study Completed!** and review the session summary. Scroll to **Review Answers** to inspect your answers or use **Return to Deck** to continue editing.

This is a practice session. To have Flashnerd choose when these cards are due again, [create an SRS set](https://docs.flashnerd.com/guide/srs/getting-started.md).