Settings Overview

Learn how to configure GoCards app settings, deck-specific settings, and global preferences.

GoCards offers flexible settings at three levels: deck-specific, all-decks, and app-wide. Access settings through the deck menu or app menu.

How to Access Settings

Deck Settings

  1. Tap on a deck → "More" → "Deck Settings"
  2. Or from "List Cards" → "⋮" menu → "Deck Settings" (gear icon)

App Settings

  1. Home screen → "⋮" menu (top-right) → "App Settings"

Settings Organization

The Settings screen has 3 tabs:

Tab 1: This Deck

Settings for the current deck only. See Deck Settings.

Tab 2: All Decks

Default settings applied to all decks. See App Settings - All Decks section.

Tab 3: App

Global app preferences (dark mode, edge bars). See App Settings.

Settings Hierarchy

Priority order:

  1. Deck-specific settings (highest priority)
  2. All Decks defaults
  3. App settings (global)

Example: If "Limit forgotten cards" is set to 10 in "All Decks" but 5 in "This Deck", the deck uses 5.

Common Settings Tasks

Change Dark Mode

App tab → Dark Mode → Choose: Auto / Light / Dark

Adjust Study Session Length

This Deck tab → Limit forgotten cards → Set number (e.g., 5, 10, 20)

Enable Auto-Sync (Premium)

This Deck tab → Auto-Sync → Toggle ON

Hide Edge Bars

All Decks tab → Show left edge bar → Toggle OFF All Decks tab → Show right edge bar → Toggle OFF

Change Card Display Lines

This Deck tab → Max lines → Set number (1-10)