How do I make the text for lecture notes bigger

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When I add my notes into lecture notes, I just want to make the text size bigger as I go through cards. How do I do this? also updates in anking step deck will not affect what I put in correct?

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You can do both things you’re asking about, and yes—your concern about AnKing Step Deck updates is handled the way you’re hoping.

1. Make the “Lecture Notes” text bigger

You’ll want to adjust the card styling (CSS) for the Lecture Notes field in Anki on your computer:

  1. Open Anki on desktop.

  2. Go to Browse.

  3. Find a card from the AnKing Step Deck.

  4. Click Cards… (top middle).

  5. In the window that opens, click the Styling tab.

  6. Look for the CSS class that controls the lecture notes field.
    Common field names include something like Lecture Notes, Lecture_Notes, or similar. In the Styling section you might see something like:

    #Lecture_Notes {
    font-size: 14px;
}

    If you don’t see it, you can add it yourself, using the exact field name ID used in the card template (the part inside id="..." in the HTML on the Front/Back template).

  7. Increase the font size, for example:

    #Lecture_Notes {
    font-size: 20px;
}

  8. Click Close and then Close again.

This will make all lecture notes on that note type appear larger as you review.

If you’re not sure what the field is called, paste a screenshot or the HTML from the Cards… → Front/Back Template here and we can help you identify it.

2. Will AnKing Step Deck / AnkiHub updates affect my lecture notes?

In general:

  • Content you type into your own fields (e.g., a “Lecture Notes” field that you’re using for personal notes) is not overwritten by AnkiHub updates.
  • AnkiHub updates normally modify:
    • Existing shared fields (e.g., “Text”, “Extra”, etc.)
    • Tags
    • Sometimes card templates / styling (if the deck owner pushes those changes)

As long as:

  • You’re using the intended personal/lecture notes field that comes with the AnKing Step Deck or
  • You’ve added your own custom field locally

…then AnkiHub syncs will not delete or overwrite what you type there.

If you’d like, let me know:

  • The exact name of the lecture notes field you’re using, and
  • Whether it came with the deck or you added it yourself

and I can confirm more precisely how safe it is from updates and help you with the exact CSS snippet to paste.

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Hello,

You can use the AnKing Note Type add-on to change the font size. Please follow these steps:

  1. Download and install this add-on: https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/952691989
  2. After it’s installed, restart Anki.
  3. On the Anki main screen, navigate to AnKing > AnKing Note Types.
  4. Select “General” or the Note Type you want to make the changes.
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However, please note that using the AnKing Note Types add-on will change the font size for all fields, not just the Lecture Notes. I also cannot guarantee that manually editing the source code to change specific fields will not be overwritten by AnkiHub updates.

Regarding the “Lecture Notes” and “Missed Questions” fields: as long as you protect these fields, they will not be overwritten. Please ensure they are protected (the box needs to be checked). Here’s a tutorial: How to Manage Protected Fields

Let us know if you have any other questions. :blush:

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Thanks for jumping in here and for the clear steps!

Just to add a small clarification for @ratluri:

  • Using the AnKing Note Types add-on (as Marcos described) is the safest and easiest way to increase text size, because it:

    • Applies consistently across the note type
    • Is less likely to conflict with future AnkiHub updates than heavy manual CSS edits

  • For your second concern:
    As long as your Lecture Notes (and any similar “personal” fields like Missed Questions) are protected fields in the AnkiHub add-on, AnkiHub/AnKing Step Deck updates will not overwrite what you type there.

If you’re unsure whether they’re protected, follow the tutorial Marcos linked and double‑check that the boxes for those fields are checked. That’s the key step to keeping your handwritten notes safe during future updates.

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how do I find the styling tab? I do not have it on my anki. I would use the add-on but it changes the font size for everything. I just want it to change it for lecture notes

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You’re right that the AnKing Note Types add‑on changes the font for everything; to target only Lecture Notes, you’ll need to use the card templates’ Styling tab.

Here’s how to find it and then change just that field:

1. Open the “Styling” tab

On desktop Anki:

  1. Click Browse (top of the main window).
  2. In the left sidebar, select a card from the AnKing Step Deck.
  3. With a card selected, click Cards… (near the top middle of the browser window).
    → A new window opens with three areas: Front Template, Back Template, and Styling (a tab/box at the bottom or right).

If you don’t see a “Styling” section, please send a screenshot of that window and we can point it out.

2. Change only the Lecture Notes font size

  1. In that Cards… window, look at the Front Template / Back Template for the Lecture Notes field.
    It will look something like:

    <div id="Lecture_Notes">{{Lecture Notes}}</div>

    or

    <div id="LectureNotes">{{Lecture Notes}}</div>

    Note the exact id used (Lecture_Notes, LectureNotes, etc.).

  2. Go to the Styling section (same window, usually at the bottom).

  3. Add or edit a CSS rule using that exact id. For example, if the id is Lecture_Notes, add:

    #Lecture_Notes {
    font-size: 22px;
}

    You can adjust 22px to whatever looks good.

  4. Click Close to save.

This will change the font size only for the Lecture Notes field on that note type and won’t affect other fields.

If you’re unsure what the Lecture Notes line looks like in your template, copy‑paste the Front/Back Template code here (or send a screenshot of the Cards… window), and I can give you the exact snippet to paste into the Styling section.

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The instructions are posted above. :slight_smile: