| Overview | Description |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Quick reference for finding cards/notes using Anki’s search operators. Combine operators (e.g., deck:french is:due) for powerful searches. |
| Operator | Description |
|---|---|
term |
Matches "term" & related (e.g., dog) |
term1 term2 |
Both terms (e.g., dog cat) |
term1 or term2 |
Either term (e.g., dog or cat) |
-term |
Exclude "term" (e.g., -cat) |
"exact phrase" |
Exact match (e.g., "a dog") |
w:term |
Word boundary (2.1.24+, e.g., w:dog) |
term* |
Starts with "term" (e.g., dog*) |
| Operator | Description |
|---|---|
field:term |
Exact in field (e.g., front:dog) |
field:*term* |
Anywhere in field (e.g., front:*dog*) |
"field name":term |
Field with spaces (e.g., "back":dog) |
field: |
Empty field (e.g., front:) |
field:_* |
Non-empty field (e.g., front:_*) |
| Operator | Description |
|---|---|
tag:tagname |
Tag or subtags (e.g., tag:animal) |
tag:none |
Untagged notes |
deck:deckname |
Deck or subdecks (e.g., deck:french) |
deck:"deck name" |
Deck with spaces (e.g., "french words") |
card:cardtype |
Card type (e.g., card:forward) |
note:notetype |
Note type (e.g., note:basic) |
| Operator | Description |
|---|---|
is:due |
Due cards |
is:new |
New cards |
is:learn |
Learning cards |
is:review |
Review cards |
is:suspended |
Suspended cards |
flag:1 |
Red flag (1-7 for colors) |
prop:ivl>=10 |
Interval >= 10 days |
added:1 |
Added today |
| Operator | Description |
|---|---|
re:pattern |
Regex (2.1.24+, e.g., re:\d{3}) |
nc:term |
Ignore accents (2.1.24+, e.g., nc:uber) |
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Special Characters | Escape *, _, " with \ (e.g., \*). Use quotes for spaces/keywords (e.g., "and") |
| Version Requirements | w:, re:, nc: need 2.1.24+. See Anki Manual |