How to delete all step 1 cards?

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How to Delete Step 1 Cards from the AnKing Deck

I understand you’re trying to free up space on your phone by removing Step 1 cards from the AnKing Deck. The search syntax you mentioned isn’t working correctly, so let me help you with the proper way to do this.

Correct Search Syntax

To filter for Step 1 cards only (not Step 2), you should use:

tag:AK_Step1_v12 -tag:AK_Step2_v12

This search finds all cards tagged with Step 1 that are NOT also tagged with Step 2.

Steps to Delete These Cards:

  1. Open Anki on your device
  2. Click on the “Browse” button
  3. In the search bar, enter: tag:AK_Step1_v12 -tag:AK_Step2_v12
  4. Select all cards in the search results (Ctrl+A or Cmd+A)
  5. Right-click and select “Delete” (or press Delete key)

Why Your Original Search Didn’t Work

The syntax you were using (tag:#AK_Step1_v12 - tag:#AK_Step2_v12) has two issues:

  • The # symbol should not be included in tag searches in Anki
  • There should be no space between the minus sign and “tag:”

Alternative Approach

If you’re concerned about accidentally deleting cards you might need later, you could instead:

  1. Create a filtered deck using the same search terms
  2. Study only the Step 2 cards, which would be fewer in number
  3. This preserves your collection while focusing on what you need

According to the AnKing wiki, Step 1 and Step 2 tags are carefully organized to help users distinguish between the content for different exams.

Would you like any additional help with this process?