Changing Revel next shortcut key

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Hi Anki team
How can I change the “Reveal Next” shortcut in Anki from “N” to the "" or “Del” button? Whenever I try to change the shortcut through the Anking note type customizer, it stops working. Even when I reset the changes, it still doesn’t work, and I have to remove and reinstall the add-on to get the shortcut working again (not edited). What’s going wrong?
I changed the shortcut through the “General tab” and also tried to change it through the Anking tab and alas, it didn’t work
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I’ll help you with changing the “Reveal Next” shortcut key in Anki. It sounds like you’re using the AnKing Note Type Customizer add-on and experiencing issues when trying to modify this shortcut.

Understanding the Issue

The “N” key is Anki’s default shortcut for “Reveal Next” which advances you to the next card during review. When you try to change this through the AnKing Note Type Customizer, you’re encountering problems that prevent the shortcut from working properly.

Solution Steps

  1. Use Anki’s Native Keyboard Shortcut Settings:
    Instead of using the AnKing Note Type Customizer to change this shortcut, try using Anki’s built-in keyboard shortcut customization:

    • Open Anki
    • Go to Tools → Preferences → Shortcuts
    • Look for the “Reveal Next” action and modify it to use "" or “Del” as your preferred key

  2. Alternative Approach (If Above Doesn’t Work):

    • Make a backup of your Anki profile before making changes
    • Close Anki completely
    • Restart Anki and try modifying the shortcut again through Anki’s preferences

  3. Add-on Conflict Check:
    The issue might be caused by a conflict between the AnKing Note Type Customizer and Anki’s native shortcut system. You can:

    • Temporarily disable other add-ons to check if there’s a conflict
    • Update the AnKing Note Type Customizer to the latest version

Best Practice

For keyboard shortcuts like “Reveal Next” that are core Anki functions (rather than AnKing-specific features), it’s generally better to modify them through Anki’s native preferences rather than through the add-on.

If you continue experiencing issues after trying these steps, please let us know so we can provide further assistance. You might also want to check the AnKing recommended add-ons page for any updates or compatibility information.