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Overview articles help you take a bird's eye view at an individual problem area in SuperMemo. They compile knowledge from different sections of the technical documentation and help you better understand the program and the method:  
Overview articles help you take a bird's eye view at an individual problem area in SuperMemo. Overview articles compile knowledge from different sections of the technical documentation to help you better understand a specific strategy:  


#[[Step-by-step to SuperMemo mastery|Step by Step: User's Guide]] - you can learn SuperMemo sequentially by gradually mastering thirty most useful techniques
#[[Step-by-step to SuperMemo mastery|Step by Step: User's Guide]] - you can learn SuperMemo sequentially by gradually mastering over twenty most useful skills
#[http://supermemo.com/articles/20rules.htm 20 rules of formulating knowledge] - how to make sure that you do not waste time on memorizing things that are not memorizable!  
#[https://supermemo.guru/wiki/20_rules_of_knowledge_formulation 20 rules of formulating knowledge] - how to make sure that you do not waste time on memorizing things that are not memorizable!  
#[[Incremental learning]] - all key information about the power of learning with SuperMemo
#[[Incremental learning]] - all key information about the power of learning with SuperMemo
#[[Incremental reading]] - how you can simultaneously read a great number of articles at the same time without getting lost
#[[Incremental reading]] - how you can simultaneously read a great number of articles at the same time without getting lost
#[[Subset learning (Learn vs. Review)|Subset review]] - you can learn or review selected portions of your [[Glossary:Collection|collection]] (e.g. before an exam)  
#[[Subset learning|Subset review]] - you can learn or review selected portions of your [[Glossary:Collection|collection]] (e.g. before an exam)  
#[[Backing up the learning material|Files and backups]] - how to keep your [[Glossary:Collection|collections]] safe  
#[[Backup|Files and backups]] - how to keep your [[Glossary:Collection|collections]] safe  
#[[Priority queue]] - how to reconcile high [[Glossary:Retention|retention]] with high volume of new material  
#[[Priority queue]] - how to reconcile high [[Glossary:Retention|retention]] with high volume of new material  
#[[Incremental video]] - how you can simultaneously watch a great number of videos at the same time
#[[Incremental video]] - how you can simultaneously watch a great number of videos at the same time
#[[Creativity and problem solving in SuperMemo]] - how you can employ SuperMemo to enhance creative writing, problem solving, brainstorming, etc.
#[[Neural creativity]] - engage in a creative process based on [[incremental learning]] that follows a [[Glossary:Spreading_activation|spreading activation]] sequence
#[[Neural creativity]] - engage in a creative process based on [[incremental learning]] that follows a [[Glossary:Spreading_activation|spreading activation]] sequence
#[[Incremental learning in creativity]] - how you can employ SuperMemo to enhance creative writing, problem solving, brainstorming, etc.
#[https://supermemo.guru/wiki/SuperMemo_Guru SuperMemo Guru] - dozens of articles about learning, memory, sleep, and more
#[http://supermemo.com/articles/power.htm Six steps to excellent memory] - why should you use SuperMemo in the first place  
#[https://super-memory.com/articles/power.htm Six steps to excellent memory] - why should you use SuperMemo in the first place  
#[http://supermemo.com/articles/decalog.htm SuperMemo Decalog] - 10 most important things to remember to ensure SuperMemo works for you!  
#[https://super-memory.com/articles/decalog.htm SuperMemo Decalog] - 10 most important things to remember to ensure SuperMemo works for you!  
#[[References]] - using references in [[incremental reading]]  
#[[References]] - using references in [[incremental reading]]  
#[[Keyboard shortcuts]] used in SuperMemo
#[[Keyboard shortcuts]] used in SuperMemo
#[[Creating a knowledge tree structure in the contents window|Building the knowledge tree]] - [[Glossary:Knowledge_tree|knowledge tree]] in the [[Contents window]] helps you organize [[Glossary:Element|elements]] in groups  
#[[Building the knowledge tree]] - [[Glossary:Knowledge_tree|knowledge tree]] in the [[Contents|'''Contents''' window]] helps you organize [[Glossary:Element|elements]] in groups  
#[[Sleep Chart|SleepChart and the learning timeline]] - understanding sleep and learning
#[[Sleep Chart|SleepChart and the learning timeline]] - understanding sleep and learning
#[[Using registries]] - [[Glossary:Registry|registries]] in SuperMemo store sorted objects such as texts, images, sounds, fonts, mind maps, etc.  
#[[Using registries]] - [[Glossary:Registry|registries]] in SuperMemo store sorted objects such as texts, images, sounds, fonts, mind maps, etc.  
#[[Theory|Analysis of the learning process]] - tools provided by SuperMemo for the analysis of the learning process and sleep patterns  
#[[Theory|Analysis of the learning process]] - tools provided by SuperMemo for the analysis of the learning process and sleep patterns  
#[[Concepts|Using concepts]] - create groups of [[Glossary:Element|elements]] sharing a similar look, stored in a dedicated section of the [[Glossary:Knowledge_tree|knowledge tree]] in the [[contents window]]  
#[[Concepts|Using concepts]] - create groups of [[Glossary:Element|elements]] sharing a similar look, stored in a dedicated section of the [[Glossary:Knowledge_tree|knowledge tree]] in the [[Contents|'''Contents''' window]]  
#[[Templates|Using templates]] - [[Glossary:Template|templates]] can be used to quickly create many complex [[Glossary:Item|items]] having the same look  
#[[Templates|Using templates]] - [[Glossary:Template|templates]] can be used to quickly create many complex [[Glossary:Item|items]] having the same look  
#[[Using subsets]] - you can store a [[Glossary:Subset|subset]] of [[Glossary:Element|elements]] on the disk and later use it for testing, review, statistics, etc.  
#[[Using subsets]] - you can store a [[Glossary:Subset|subset]] of [[Glossary:Element|elements]] on the disk and later use it for testing, review, statistics, etc.  
#[[Using text components]] - summary of advantages and shortcomings of various text [[Glossary:Component|components]]: plain text, rich text, HTML, etc.  
#[[Using text components]] - summary of advantages and shortcomings of various text [[Glossary:Component|components]]: plain text, rich text, HTML, etc.  
#[[HTML component|Using HTML]] - you can view individual HTML pages or entire websites from within SuperMemo. You can also [[HTML link menu|insert links]] to other [[Glossary:Element|elements]], registry images, pages on the web, MS Office applications, etc.  
#[[HTML component|Using HTML]] - you can view individual HTML pages or entire websites from within SuperMemo. You can also [[HTML link menu|insert links]] to other [[Glossary:Element|elements]], registry images, pages on the web, MS Office applications, etc.  
#[[Forgetting index]] - you can regulate the speed of learning  
#[https://supermemo.guru/wiki/Forgetting_index_in_SuperMemo Forgetting index] - you can control the speed of learning and the retention of knowledge
#[[SuperMemo stylesheet]] - easy way to control the formatting of texts in SuperMemo
#[[Using fonts]] - summary of the font terminology used in SuperMemo as well as the pros and cons of different choices  
#[[Using fonts]] - summary of the font terminology used in SuperMemo as well as the pros and cons of different choices  
#[[Leeches|Dealing with difficult material]] - you can quickly find the most difficult [[Glossary:Element|elements]] in the [[Glossary:Collection|collection]] by using '''[[View menu|View]] : Other : Leeches''' or deal with [[Glossary:Leech|leeches]] one by one using '''[[Tools menu|Tools]] : [[Options]] : [[Leeches#Leech_Hunting_Options|Leeches]] : Wizard'''  
#[[Leeches|Dealing with difficult material]] - you can quickly find the most difficult [[Glossary:Element|elements]] in the [[Glossary:Collection|collection]] by using '''[[View menu|View]] : Other : Leeches''' or deal with [[Glossary:Leech|leeches]] one by one using '''[[Toolkit menu|Toolkit]] : [[Options]] : [[Leeches#Leech_Hunting_Options|Leeches]] : Wizard'''  
#[[Items, topics and tasks|Topics vs. items]] - [[Glossary:Topic|topics]] are articles that you read or review passively, while [[Glossary:Item|items]] are used for testing your knowledge. Understanding the difference if important for optimizing your learning process  
#[[Items, topics, concepts, and tasks|Topics vs. items]] - [[Glossary:Topic|topics]] are articles that you read or review passively, while [[Glossary:Item|items]] are used for testing your knowledge. Understanding the difference if important for optimizing your learning process  
#Using [[Postpone]] and [[Mercy]] - if you neglected repetitions and have too much to repeat, '''Postpone''' and '''Mercy''' will help you  
#Using [[Postpone]] and [[Mercy]] - if you neglected repetitions and have too much to repeat, '''Postpone''' and '''Mercy''' will help you  
#[http://supermemo.com/articles/theory.htm Theoretical aspects of SuperMemo] - advanced discussion of the theoretical potential of learning with SuperMemo
#[https://super-memory.com/articles/tasklists.htm Using tasklists] - you can use SuperMemo in time-management by keeping your to-do lists in your [[Glossary:Collection|collection]]  
#[http://supermemo.com/articles/tasklists.htm Using tasklists] - you can use SuperMemo in time-management by keeping your to-do lists in your [[Glossary:Collection|collection]]  
#[[Plan|Using Plan]] - you can use SuperMemo in time-management by optimally adjusting proportions of time spent on various activities  
#[[Schedule manager|Using Plan]] - you can use SuperMemo in time-management by optimally adjusting proportions of time spent on various activities  
#[[Incremental mail processing|Using E-mail in SuperMemo]] - how you can prioritize e-mail with SuperMemo or send pieces of your [[Glossary:Collection|collection]] to others  
#[[Incremental mail processing|Using E-mail in SuperMemo]] - how you can prioritize e-mail with SuperMemo or send pieces of your [[Glossary:Collection|collection]] to others  
#[[Element filter|Using element filters]] - you can locate [[Glossary:Element|elements]] meeting certain criteria by using [[Glossary:Element|element]] filters  
#[[Element filter|Using element filters]] - you can locate [[Glossary:Element|elements]] meeting certain criteria by using [[Glossary:Element|element]] filters  


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Latest revision as of 17:46, 9 August 2019

Overview articles help you take a bird's eye view at an individual problem area in SuperMemo. Overview articles compile knowledge from different sections of the technical documentation to help you better understand a specific strategy:

  1. Step by Step: User's Guide - you can learn SuperMemo sequentially by gradually mastering over twenty most useful skills
  2. 20 rules of formulating knowledge - how to make sure that you do not waste time on memorizing things that are not memorizable!
  3. Incremental learning - all key information about the power of learning with SuperMemo
  4. Incremental reading - how you can simultaneously read a great number of articles at the same time without getting lost
  5. Subset review - you can learn or review selected portions of your collection (e.g. before an exam)
  6. Files and backups - how to keep your collections safe
  7. Priority queue - how to reconcile high retention with high volume of new material
  8. Incremental video - how you can simultaneously watch a great number of videos at the same time
  9. Creativity and problem solving in SuperMemo - how you can employ SuperMemo to enhance creative writing, problem solving, brainstorming, etc.
  10. Neural creativity - engage in a creative process based on incremental learning that follows a spreading activation sequence
  11. SuperMemo Guru - dozens of articles about learning, memory, sleep, and more
  12. Six steps to excellent memory - why should you use SuperMemo in the first place
  13. SuperMemo Decalog - 10 most important things to remember to ensure SuperMemo works for you!
  14. References - using references in incremental reading
  15. Keyboard shortcuts used in SuperMemo
  16. Building the knowledge tree - knowledge tree in the Contents window helps you organize elements in groups
  17. SleepChart and the learning timeline - understanding sleep and learning
  18. Using registries - registries in SuperMemo store sorted objects such as texts, images, sounds, fonts, mind maps, etc.
  19. Analysis of the learning process - tools provided by SuperMemo for the analysis of the learning process and sleep patterns
  20. Using concepts - create groups of elements sharing a similar look, stored in a dedicated section of the knowledge tree in the Contents window
  21. Using templates - templates can be used to quickly create many complex items having the same look
  22. Using subsets - you can store a subset of elements on the disk and later use it for testing, review, statistics, etc.
  23. Using text components - summary of advantages and shortcomings of various text components: plain text, rich text, HTML, etc.
  24. Using HTML - you can view individual HTML pages or entire websites from within SuperMemo. You can also insert links to other elements, registry images, pages on the web, MS Office applications, etc.
  25. Forgetting index - you can control the speed of learning and the retention of knowledge
  26. SuperMemo stylesheet - easy way to control the formatting of texts in SuperMemo
  27. Using fonts - summary of the font terminology used in SuperMemo as well as the pros and cons of different choices
  28. Dealing with difficult material - you can quickly find the most difficult elements in the collection by using View : Other : Leeches or deal with leeches one by one using Toolkit : Options : Leeches : Wizard
  29. Topics vs. items - topics are articles that you read or review passively, while items are used for testing your knowledge. Understanding the difference if important for optimizing your learning process
  30. Using Postpone and Mercy - if you neglected repetitions and have too much to repeat, Postpone and Mercy will help you
  31. Using tasklists - you can use SuperMemo in time-management by keeping your to-do lists in your collection
  32. Using Plan - you can use SuperMemo in time-management by optimally adjusting proportions of time spent on various activities
  33. Using E-mail in SuperMemo - how you can prioritize e-mail with SuperMemo or send pieces of your collection to others
  34. Using element filters - you can locate elements meeting certain criteria by using element filters

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