2. Document Preparation
1. You can import text data from any word processor, but before you
copy-paste the text from your document to Quizlet, you’ll need to
make sure that your list is formatted correctly:
• Make sure that each line has only 1 term and 1 definition.
• Make sure that the term and definition on the line are separated
by either a tab, comma, or custom symbol.
Acceptable Format Examples:
or or
Terms and Terms and Terms and
definitions are definitions are definitions are
separated by a tab separated by a separated by a
comma dash, one of many
possible custom
symbols.
3. Creating a Quizlet Set from Data Import
2. When you’re
ready to import
your data, login
to Quizlet and
select “Create
Set” in the home
bar, or click the
“Make
Flashcards”
button to get
started with set
creation.
Note: If you are not logged in when you
choose “Make Flashcards” or “Create a
Set,” Quizlet will prompt you to make
an account so you can save your
material.
4. Setting Up to Import
3. Fill in your
title,
description
and subject
information
for your
flashcard set.
4.Choose your
set’s languages.
5. Select “Import Data” to begin importing
content from any text document.
5. Importing Data into Quizlet
6. Make sure to
change the
choices at the top
of the form to
match the
formatting
choices you made
in your
document.
7. Then copy and paste the data 8. When you’re done, click
into the large, blank box. “Import”
Tip: Use the “Live Import
Preview” to check that the import
has gone well; if there aren’t any
formatting errors, it should be
color-coded green!
6. Publishing a Set
4. After clicking “Import,” you should see the entire set of data
you pasted. If everything looks good, click “Create Set” to publish
it & start studying!
Congratulations on importing a Quizlet set!
If you need more help, stop by our Help page or reach us through
quizlet.com/feedback. Happy Studying!
