Separating the "reveal next answer hint" and "open sketchy link" shortcuts

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I’ll help you with separating the “reveal next” function for toggling answer hints from opening sketchy links. Let me search for relevant information about this issue.

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I don’t see any specific information about separating the “reveal next” function from Sketchy links in the search results. Let me search for more specific keyboard shortcut information that might help:

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It seems your question is about customizing keyboard shortcuts in Anki, specifically for the “reveal next” function when using Sketchy links in your cards. Let me help you with this issue.

Understanding Your Problem

You’re trying to separate two functions that are currently tied to the same shortcut:

  1. Revealing the next answer hint
  2. Opening the Sketchy/additional materials link

Currently, pressing the “reveal next” shortcut on your remote opens the Sketchy link first, forcing you to scroll back up to continue revealing hints.

Solution Options

This appears to be related to how the AnKing Step Deck or other medical decks with Sketchy integration handle keyboard shortcuts. The standard behavior is likely tied to how HTML elements are ordered in your note template.

Here are some possible solutions:

1. Customize Note Template HTML

You can modify the order of elements in your card template to make the hints appear before the Sketchy links in the tab order:

  1. In Anki, go to Tools → Manage Note Types
  2. Select your note type (likely an AnKing or medical deck note type)
  3. Click Cards
  4. In the card template editor, you may need to reorder the HTML elements so the hint buttons come before the Sketchy link

2. Use Add-ons for Custom Shortcuts

There are add-ons that can help customize keyboard shortcuts in Anki:

  • Custom Keyboard Shortcuts add-on might help you assign different keys to different functions
  • Look for add-ons specifically designed for the AnKing deck that might offer these customizations

3. Use Alternative Navigation Methods

  • Use different shortcuts for different functions (e.g., one key for hints, another for links)
  • Consider using mouse navigation for one function and keyboard for the other

4. Check AnKing Documentation

Since this appears to be related to the AnKing Step Deck (which includes Sketchy integration), check the AnKing Step Deck Wiki for specific documentation about shortcut customization.

Next Steps

Since this is a fairly specific customization request related to the interaction between Anki’s standard functionality and medical deck templates, you might need to:

  1. Check if there are specific settings in your deck or note type properties
  2. Consider posting in the AnKing subreddit or Discord for more specialized help
  3. Experiment with modifying your card templates to change the tab order of elements

Would you like more detailed guidance on any of these approaches? I can help explain more about modifying card templates or finding specific add-ons that might help with this issue.