1000 Interlex helps you learn vocabulary in a foreign language. First you compile a list of words and phrases, then you test yourself until you have learnt them. Click {\b Details} for more information...
1100 Interlex includes a selection of vocabulary files that you can use as a guide when creating your own files. Click {\b Details} for more information...
1201 The {\b Character} menu allows you to insert a foreign character or symbol. It is a popup menu that appears when you click a text box with the {\b right} mouse button.
1404 When you get a question right, the word is marked as learnt and is no longer selected for testing. You can find out how many words you have learnt by choosing {\b Statistics} from the {\b Test} menu.
1400 You can use the {\b Enter} key to submit an answer when testing.
1402 Multiple choice testing provides a good way to get started with some new vocabulary. When you are ready to learn it more thoroughly, turn the {\b Multiple Choice} option off and test yourself again.
1404 After learning some of the vocabulary in a file, you should save it to update your testing statistics. The next time you open the file you can continue testing from the same point.
2105 You can use the {\b Insert} key to add a word to the current file.
1301 In some languages you can indicate the gender of a word by including an article, e.g. {\i la table}.
1202 You can use shortcut keys to type accented characters and symbols. For example, to type {\b Φ} you can press {\b Ctrl+`} followed by the letter {\b e}. Click {\b Details} for more information...
2301 The number of words in the current file is displayed on the Status bar at the bottom of the main window.
1304 You should always include {\i to} before an English infinitive to avoid confusion with other parts of speech, e.g. {\i to book} vs. {\i book}.
1203 You can set up your own keyboard shortcuts for inserting foreign characters. For example, you could use Ctrl+Shift+A to insert the character {\b σ}. To define a keyboard shortcut, choose {\b Options} from the {\b View} menu and select the {\b General} tab.
2200 You can start or stop testing by pressing {\b Ctrl+T}. You can also use the {\b Escape} key to stop testing.
3043 Your answer does not have to match the expected answer exactly. To change the way answers are evaluated, choose {\b Options} from the {\b View} menu and select the {\b Evaluation} tab.
2100 You can use the {\b Undo} command on the {\b Edit} menu to roll back an action when editing vocabulary. For example, if you accidentally delete a word you can restore it by choosing {\b Undo Delete}.
1501 When editing vocabulary you can press {\b Home} or {\b End} to move to the first or last word in the file.
1401 To learn vocabulary thoroughly you should practise translation in both directions. To change the current testing direction, choose {\b Into Native Language} or {\b Into Foreign Language} from the {\b Test} menu.
3044 When you get a question wrong, you should take a few moments to absorb the correct answer before you continue. To set a minimum display time for the correct answer choose {\b Options} from the {\b View} menu and select the {\b Feedback} tab.
2001 You can press {\b Ctrl+O} to open a file.
1402 After answering a multiple choice question, you can continue to the next one by clicking the list again.
1304 When editing vocabulary you can give several translations separated by semicolons or commas, e.g. {\i big, large; important}. Use multiple translations to avoid ambiguity and to allow a variety of responses when testing.
1306 You can change the position of a word by choosing {\b Cut} and {\b Paste} or {\b Move Up} and {\b Move Down} from the {\b Edit} menu, or by dragging it with the mouse. To arrange words in alphabetical order, use the {\b Sort} command.
2301 During testing the number of words you have learnt is displayed on the Status bar.
2107 You can use the {\b Delete} key to delete the selected word.
1302 If you intend to use multiple choice testing, you should specify the {\b Part of speech} (e.g. {\i n.} for noun) when editing vocabulary. This allows Interlex to suggest answers in the same category as the word being tested.
2113 You can press {\b F3} to repeat a search without displaying the {\b Find} dialogue box.
1304 You can use brackets to denote optional text when editing vocabulary. For example, if you enter a word with the meaning {\i photo(graph)}, both {\i photo} and {\i photograph} will be accepted when the word is tested.
3044 You can move to the next question immediately when you get a question right. Choose {\b Options} from the {\b View} menu, select the {\b Feedback} tab, and check the box marked {\b Continue to next question}.
2204 The {\b Hint} command on the {\b Test} menu reveals the correct answer to a question letter by letter. Use this command to see if you can remember the answer given the first few letters.
2000 You can press {\b Ctrl+N} to create a new vocabulary file.
1306 You can change the way a word or phrase is sorted by inserting {\i @} before the first significant letter. For example, if you enter {\i el @hombre}, the word will be sorted under {\i h} instead of {\i e}.
2004 You can convert a vocabulary file to a different format using the {\b Save As} command on the {\b File} menu. This will allow you to open the file in another program.
1301 When editing vocabulary you can clarify the usage of a word by entering it as part of a phrase. Give a simple definition of the word first, then add several examples of its use in context.
3020 You can search for text with specific accent marks by selecting {\b Match accents} in the {\b Find} dialogue box.
1304 You can use a slash to denote alternative words when editing vocabulary. For example, if you enter a phrase with the meaning {\i to make/bake a cake}, both {\i to make a cake} and {\i to bake a cake} will be accepted when the phrase is tested.
3060 You can print a vocabulary quiz by clearing the checkbox marked {\b Include translations} in the {\b Print} dialogue box.
1303 When editing vocabulary you can include information about grammar and usage in the {\b Notes} field. To test yourself on this information, choose {\b Options} from the {\b View} menu, select the {\b Question} tab and change the settings in the box marked {\b Test notes}.
2106 You can use the {\b Enter} key to edit the selected word. You can also edit a word by double-clicking on it with the mouse.
3044 You can change the sound that is played to signify a correct or incorrect answer. Choose {\b Options} from the {\b View} menu, select the {\b Feedback} tab and change the entries in the boxes marked {\b Play sound}.
2205 You can press {\b F9} to display testing statistics for the current file.
1405 You can devote more time to words you find difficult to remember. Choose {\b Options} from the {\b View} menu, select the {\b Question} tab and tick the box marked {\b Use penalty points}.
2002 You can add vocabulary from another file using the {\b Import} command on the {\b File} menu. This command can also be used to convert a text file into Interlex format.
1501 When testing vocabulary you may find something wish to change (e.g. a spelling mistake). To edit the word being tested, just press {\b Escape} and then {\b Enter}.
1300 When editing vocabulary, you can locate a word quickly by typing its initial letter. The selection moves to the next item beginning with that letter.
