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Items, Topics and Concepts

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	* '''Ordinal''' - current [[Glossary:Ordinal number\|ordinal number]] assigned to the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]. You can use [[Glossary:Ordinal_number\|ordinals]] to sort the [[Glossary:Pending_queue\|pending queue]]. This is particularly useful if you plan to release your own [[Glossary:Collection\|collection]] for use by others		* '''Ordinal''' - current [[Glossary:Ordinal number\|ordinal number]] assigned to the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]. You can use [[Glossary:Ordinal_number\|ordinals]] to sort the [[Glossary:Pending_queue\|pending queue]]. This is particularly useful if you plan to release your own [[Glossary:Collection\|collection]] for use by others
	* '''Forgetting index''' - current [[Glossary:Forgetting_index\|forgetting index]] requested for the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]. [[Glossary:Forgetting_index\|Forgetting index]] will determine how well you remember the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]. [[Glossary:Forgetting_index\|Forgetting index]] is not used by [[Glossary:Topic\|topics]] or [[Glossary:Task\|tasks]], but will take effect once you generate new [[Glossary:Item\|items]] from the topic (e.g. with '''Remember cloze''')		* '''Forgetting index''' - current [[Glossary:Forgetting_index\|forgetting index]] requested for the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]. [[Glossary:Forgetting_index\|Forgetting index]] will determine how well you remember the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]. [[Glossary:Forgetting_index\|Forgetting index]] is not used by [[Glossary:Topic\|topics]] or [[Glossary:Task\|tasks]], but will take effect once you generate new [[Glossary:Item\|items]] from the topic (e.g. with '''Remember cloze''')
	* '''A-Factor''' - current [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factor]] associated with the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]. In SuperMemo 17, [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factors]] reflect the way topic [[Glossary:Interval\|intervals]] are computed. The greater the [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factor]], the longer the [[Glossary:Interval\|intervals]] between successive reviews		* '''A-Factor''' - current [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factor]] associated with the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]. In SuperMemo 18, [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factors]] reflect the way topic [[Glossary:Interval\|intervals]] are computed. The greater the [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factor]], the longer the [[Glossary:Interval\|intervals]] between successive reviews
	* '''Element type''' - determine the type of the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]: [[Glossary:Item\|item]], [[Glossary:Topic\|topic]], [[Glossary:Concept\|concept]] or [[Glossary:Task\|task]]		* '''Element type''' - determine the type of the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]: [[Glossary:Item\|item]], [[Glossary:Topic\|topic]], [[Glossary:Concept\|concept]] or [[Glossary:Task\|task]]
	* '''Group''' - makes it possible to move the [[Glossary:Element\|element]] to another [[Glossary:Concept_group\|concept group]] (i.e. different location in the [[Contents\|'''Contents''' window]], different look, etc.)		* '''Group''' - makes it possible to move the [[Glossary:Element\|element]] to another [[Glossary:Concept_group\|concept group]] (i.e. different location in the [[Contents\|'''Contents''' window]], different look, etc.)

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SuperMemoHelp: /* Tasks */

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Tasks

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	[[Glossary:Element\|Elements]] that are [[Glossary:Task\|tasks]] have the '''Task''' tab enabled in the '''Element parameters''' dialog box:		[[Glossary:Element\|Elements]] that are [[Glossary:Task\|tasks]] have the '''Task''' tab enabled in the '''Element parameters''' dialog box:

	[[Image:Task_parameters.jpg\|~~524px~~\|center\|SuperMemo: The Task tab of the Element parameters dialog box]]		[[Image:Task_parameters.jpg\|522px\|center\|SuperMemo: The Task tab of the Element parameters dialog box]]

	The '''Task''' tab includes the following task parameters (this tab is invisible for all remaining [[Items, topics, concepts, and tasks\|element types]]):		The '''Task''' tab includes the following task parameters (this tab is invisible for all remaining [[Items, topics, concepts, and tasks\|element types]]):

SuperMemoHelp: /* Tasks */

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Tasks

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	[[Glossary:Element\|Elements]] that are [[Glossary:Task\|tasks]] have the '''Task''' tab enabled in the '''Element parameters''' dialog box:		[[Glossary:Element\|Elements]] that are [[Glossary:Task\|tasks]] have the '''Task''' tab enabled in the '''Element parameters''' dialog box:

	[[Image:Task_parameters.jpg\|~~523px~~\|center\|SuperMemo: Task tab in the Element parameters dialog box]]		[[Image:Task_parameters.jpg\|524px\|center\|SuperMemo: The Task tab of the Element parameters dialog box]]

	The '''Task''' tab includes the following task parameters (this tab is invisible for all remaining [[Items, topics, concepts, and tasks\|element types]]):		The '''Task''' tab includes the following task parameters (this tab is invisible for all remaining [[Items, topics, concepts, and tasks\|element types]]):

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	# Changing [[Glossary:Element\|element]]'s [[Glossary:Ordinal_number\|ordinal]] (open the dialog, press ''Alt+O'', and type in the new value).		# Changing [[Glossary:Element\|element]]'s [[Glossary:Ordinal_number\|ordinal]] (open the dialog, press ''Alt+O'', and type in the new value).
	# Adding a comment (type it in the '''Comment''' field)		# Adding a comment (type it in the '''Comment''' field)
	# Viewing the details of difficulty estimation for a given [[Glossary:Element\|element]] (click '''Difficulty'''). This option is also available by right-clicking of the [[Element data ~~window~~\|'''Element data''' window]] and choosing '''Difficulty''' from the context menu.		# Viewing the details of difficulty estimation for a given [[Glossary:Element\|element]] (click '''Difficulty'''). This option is also available by right-clicking of the [[Element data\|'''Element data''' window]] and choosing '''Difficulty''' from the context menu.

	== Tasks ==		== Tasks ==

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	* '''A-Factor''' - current [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factor]] associated with the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]. In SuperMemo 17, [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factors]] reflect the way topic [[Glossary:Interval\|intervals]] are computed. The greater the [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factor]], the longer the [[Glossary:Interval\|intervals]] between successive reviews		* '''A-Factor''' - current [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factor]] associated with the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]. In SuperMemo 17, [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factors]] reflect the way topic [[Glossary:Interval\|intervals]] are computed. The greater the [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factor]], the longer the [[Glossary:Interval\|intervals]] between successive reviews
	* '''Element type''' - determine the type of the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]: [[Glossary:Item\|item]], [[Glossary:Topic\|topic]], [[Glossary:Concept\|concept]] or [[Glossary:Task\|task]]		* '''Element type''' - determine the type of the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]: [[Glossary:Item\|item]], [[Glossary:Topic\|topic]], [[Glossary:Concept\|concept]] or [[Glossary:Task\|task]]
	* '''Group''' - makes it possible to move the [[Glossary:Element\|element]] to another [[Glossary:Concept_group\|concept group]] (i.e. different location in the [[Contents ~~window~~\|'''Contents''' window]], different look, etc.)		* '''Group''' - makes it possible to move the [[Glossary:Element\|element]] to another [[Glossary:Concept_group\|concept group]] (i.e. different location in the [[Contents\|'''Contents''' window]], different look, etc.)
	* '''Template''' - makes it possible to change the way your current [[Glossary:Element\|element]] looks (by applying a [[Glossary:Template\|template]])		* '''Template''' - makes it possible to change the way your current [[Glossary:Element\|element]] looks (by applying a [[Glossary:Template\|template]])
	* '''Comment''' - the comment associated with the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]. If you want to write a multi-line comment, use ''Ctrl+Enter'' to begin a new line (''Enter'' will accept the setting and close the dialog box)		* '''Comment''' - the comment associated with the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]. If you want to write a multi-line comment, use ''Ctrl+Enter'' to begin a new line (''Enter'' will accept the setting and close the dialog box)

SuperMemoHelp: /* Items, Topics and Concepts */

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Items, Topics and Concepts

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	If you choose '''[[Edit menu#Edit\|Edit]] : Edit parameters''' on the [[element menu]], or press ''Ctrl+Shift+P'', a dialog box with the following parameters will open:		If you choose '''[[Edit menu#Edit\|Edit]] : Edit parameters''' on the [[element menu]], or press ''Ctrl+Shift+P'', a dialog box with the following parameters will open:

	[[Image:~~Item_Topic_parameters~~.jpg\|~~486px~~\|center\|SuperMemo: ~~Item/Topic~~ tab in the ~~Element~~ parameters dialog box]]		[[Image:Element_parameters.jpg\|522px\|center\|SuperMemo: The Element tab in the element parameters dialog box]]

	* '''Title''' - title of the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]		* '''Title''' - title of the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]

SuperMemoHelp: /* Tasks */

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Tasks

SuperMemoHelp: /* Items, Topics and Concepts */

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Items, Topics and Concepts

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	# Changing the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]'s [[Glossary:Template\|template]] when moving to another [[Glossary:Concept_group\|concept group]]. If you only want to change the [[Glossary:Template\|template]] of the [[Glossary:Element\|element]], it is faster to use '''Apply template''' (''Shift+Ctrl+M'')		# Changing the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]'s [[Glossary:Template\|template]] when moving to another [[Glossary:Concept_group\|concept group]]. If you only want to change the [[Glossary:Template\|template]] of the [[Glossary:Element\|element]], it is faster to use '''Apply template''' (''Shift+Ctrl+M'')
	# Changing [[Glossary:Element\|element]]'s [[Glossary:Priority\|priority]]. More often though, you are likely to use ''Alt+P'' to change element's priority by percent or by position		# Changing [[Glossary:Element\|element]]'s [[Glossary:Priority\|priority]]. More often though, you are likely to use ''Alt+P'' to change element's priority by percent or by position
	# Changing [[Glossary:Element\|element]]'s [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factor]] in [[Glossary:Incremental_reading\|incremental reading]]. Set [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factor]] to ''1.01'' if you want your article to come up often in [[Glossary:Incremental_reading\|incremental reading]] (you can use 0 to make SuperMemo choose lowest possible value). Set [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factor]] to 1.5 or more if the article is of lower priority. You can also change [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factor]] in [[Glossary:Topic\|topics]] without opening this dialog with ''Shift+Ctrl+Up arrow'' or ''Shift+Ctrl+Down arrow''		# Changing [[Glossary:Element\|element]]'s [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factor]] in [[Glossary:Incremental_reading\|incremental reading]]. Set [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factor]] to ''1.01'' if you want your article to come up often in [[Glossary:Incremental_reading\|incremental reading]] (you can use 0 to make SuperMemo choose lowest possible value). Set [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factor]] to ''1.5'' or more if the article is of lower priority. You can also change [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factor]] in [[Glossary:Topic\|topics]] without opening this dialog with ''Shift+Ctrl+Up arrow'' or ''Shift+Ctrl+Down arrow''
	# Changing [[Glossary:Element\|element]]'s [[Glossary:Ordinal_number\|ordinal]] (open the dialog, press ''Alt+O'', and type in the new value).		# Changing [[Glossary:Element\|element]]'s [[Glossary:Ordinal_number\|ordinal]] (open the dialog, press ''Alt+O'', and type in the new value).
	# Adding a comment (type it in the '''Comment''' field)		# Adding a comment (type it in the '''Comment''' field)

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Items, Topics and Concepts

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	== Items, Topics and Concepts ==		== Items, Topics and Concepts ==

	If you choose '''Edit : Edit parameters''' on the [[element menu]], or press ~~[[Keyboard shortcuts \|~~ ''Shift~~+Ctrl~~+P'']], a dialog box with the following parameters will open:		If you choose '''[[Edit menu#Edit\|Edit]] : Edit parameters''' on the [[element menu]], or press ''Ctrl+Shift+P'', a dialog box with the following parameters will open:

	[[Image:Item_Topic_parameters.jpg\|486px\|center\|SuperMemo: Item/Topic tab in the Element parameters dialog box]]		[[Image:Item_Topic_parameters.jpg\|486px\|center\|SuperMemo: Item/Topic tab in the Element parameters dialog box]]

	* '''Title''' - title of the element		* '''Title''' - title of the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]
	* '''Interval''' - the interval between the last repetition and the next repetition (in days). Click the ~~calendar~~ button to the right to change the interval by selecting a calendar date		* '''Interval''' - the [[Glossary:Interval\|interval]] between the last repetition and the next repetition (in days). Click the '''Calendar''' button to the right to change the [[Glossary:Interval\|interval]] by selecting a calendar date
	* '''Next repetition''' - date of the next repetition. Click the ~~calendar~~ button to the right to change the date of the next repetition by selecting a calendar date or an interval		* '''Next repetition''' - date of the next repetition. Click the '''Calendar''' button to the right to change the date of the next repetition by selecting a calendar date or an [[Glossary:Interval\|interval]]
	* '''Priority''' - priority of the element (% position in the [[priority queue]]). The lower the number, the higher the priority		* '''Priority''' - [[Glossary:Priority\|priority]] of the [[Glossary:Element\|element]] (% position in the [[Glossary:Priority_queue\|priority queue]]). The lower the number, the higher the [[Glossary:Priority\|priority]]
	* '''Ordinal''' - current [[Glossary~~#ordinal~~ number \| ordinal number]] assigned to the element. You can use ordinals to sort the pending queue. This is particularly useful if you plan to release your own collection for use by others		* '''Ordinal''' - current [[Glossary:Ordinal number\|ordinal number]] assigned to the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]. You can use [[Glossary:Ordinal_number\|ordinals]] to sort the [[Glossary:Pending_queue\|pending queue]]. This is particularly useful if you plan to release your own [[Glossary:Collection\|collection]] for use by others
	* '''Forgetting index''' - current [[forgetting index]] requested for the element. Forgetting index will determine how well you remember the element. Forgetting index is not used by topics or tasks, but will take effect once you generate new items from the topic (e.g. with '''Remember cloze''')		* '''Forgetting index''' - current [[Glossary:Forgetting_index\|forgetting index]] requested for the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]. [[Glossary:Forgetting_index\|Forgetting index]] will determine how well you remember the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]. [[Glossary:Forgetting_index\|Forgetting index]] is not used by [[Glossary:Topic\|topics]] or [[Glossary:Task\|tasks]], but will take effect once you generate new [[Glossary:Item\|items]] from the topic (e.g. with '''Remember cloze''')
	* '''A-Factor''' - current [[Glossary#A-Factor \| A-Factor]] associated with the element. A-~~factors~~ reflect ~~item difficulty and~~ the way topic intervals are computed. ~~You cannot change A-factors associated with items. These are determined solely by~~ the [~~http~~:~~//supermemo.com/english/algsm11.htm repetition spacing algorithm]. The greater the~~ A-Factor ~~for topics~~, the longer the intervals between successive reviews		* '''A-Factor''' - current [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factor]] associated with the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]. In SuperMemo 17, [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factors]] reflect the way topic [[Glossary:Interval\|intervals]] are computed. The greater the [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factor]], the longer the [[Glossary:Interval\|intervals]] between successive reviews
	* '''Element type''' - ~~xxx '''xxx'''~~		* '''Element type''' - determine the type of the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]: [[Glossary:Item\|item]], [[Glossary:Topic\|topic]], [[Glossary:Concept\|concept]] or [[Glossary:Task\|task]]
	* '''~~Concept~~''' - makes it possible to move the element to another ~~'''xxx'''~~ (i.e. different location in the [[~~contents~~ window]], different look, etc.)		* '''Group''' - makes it possible to move the [[Glossary:Element\|element]] to another [[Glossary:Concept_group\|concept group]] (i.e. different location in the [[Contents window\|'''Contents''' window]], different look, etc.)
	* '''Template''' - makes it possible to change the way your current element looks (by applying a [[~~Templates~~ \| template]])		* '''Template''' - makes it possible to change the way your current [[Glossary:Element\|element]] looks (by applying a [[Glossary:Template\|template]])
	* '''Comment''' - the comment associated with the element. If you want to write a multi-line comment, use ''Ctrl+Enter'' to begin a new line (''Enter'' will accept the setting and close the dialog box)		* '''Comment''' - the comment associated with the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]. If you want to write a multi-line comment, use ''Ctrl+Enter'' to begin a new line (''Enter'' will accept the setting and close the dialog box)
	* buttons at the bottom of the dialog window:		* buttons at the bottom of the dialog window:
	** '''[[Repetition history\|History]]''' - displays the window with the element's repetition history		** '''[[Repetition history\|History]]''' - displays the window with the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]'s [[repetition history]]
	** '''Difficulty''' - displays the difficulty of the item and how it is computed (this option works only for memorized items)		** '''Difficulty''' - displays the [[Glossary:Difficulty\|difficulty]] of the [[Glossary:Item\|item]] and how it is computed (this option works only for memorized items)
	** '''OK''' - accepts changes to element parameters		** '''OK''' - accepts changes to the element's parameters
	** '''Cancel''' - discards changes to element parameters		** '''Cancel''' - discards changes to the element's parameters
	** '''Help''' - displays this help page		** '''Help''' - displays this help page

	You are most likely to use the element parameters dialog box in the following circumstances (sorted by importance):		You are most likely to use the element parameters dialog box in the following circumstances (sorted by importance):

	# Changing element's [[Glossary~~#forgetting~~ index \| forgetting index]] (open the dialog, press ''Alt+F'', and type in the new ~~forgetting index~~). ~~You can also change individual forgetting indices by editing them in~~ the [[element ~~data window~~]].		# Changing [[Glossary:Element\|element]]'s [[Glossary:Forgetting index\|forgetting index]] (open the dialog, press ''Alt+F'', and type in the new value).
	~~# Moving the element~~ to another [[~~Categories~~ \| ~~category~~]] (open the dialog, choose another ~~category~~ in the '''~~Category~~''' ~~field~~, and click '''OK''')		# Moving the [[Glossary:Element\|element]] to another [[Glossary:Concept_group\|concept group]] (open the dialog, choose another concept group in the '''Group''' drop-down menu, and click '''OK''')
	# Changing the element template when moving to another ~~category~~. If you only want to change the template of the element, it is faster to use '''Apply template''' (''Shift+Ctrl+M'')		# Changing the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]'s [[Glossary:Template\|template]] when moving to another [[Glossary:Concept_group\|concept group]]. If you only want to change the [[Glossary:Template\|template]] of the [[Glossary:Element\|element]], it is faster to use '''Apply template''' (''Shift+Ctrl+M'')
	# Changing element's priority. More often though, you are likely to use ''Alt+P'' to change element's priority by percent or by position		# Changing [[Glossary:Element\|element]]'s [[Glossary:Priority\|priority]]. More often though, you are likely to use ''Alt+P'' to change element's priority by percent or by position
	# Changing element's [[Glossary#A-Factor \| A-Factor]] in [[incremental reading]]. Set A-Factor to 1.01 if you want your article to come up often in incremental reading (you can use 0 to make SuperMemo choose lowest possible value). Set A-Factor to 1.5 or more if the article is of lower priority. You can also change A-Factor in topics without opening this dialog with ''Shift+Ctrl+Up arrow'' or ''Shift+Ctrl+Down arrow''		# Changing [[Glossary:Element\|element]]'s [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factor]] in [[Glossary:Incremental_reading\|incremental reading]]. Set [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factor]] to ''1.01'' if you want your article to come up often in [[Glossary:Incremental_reading\|incremental reading]] (you can use 0 to make SuperMemo choose lowest possible value). Set [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factor]] to 1.5 or more if the article is of lower priority. You can also change [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factor]] in [[Glossary:Topic\|topics]] without opening this dialog with ''Shift+Ctrl+Up arrow'' or ''Shift+Ctrl+Down arrow''
	# Changing element's [[Glossary~~#ordinal number~~ \| ordinal]] (open the dialog, press ''Alt+O'', and type in the new ~~ordinal~~). ~~You can also change individual ordinals by editing them in the [[element data window]]~~		# Changing [[Glossary:Element\|element]]'s [[Glossary:Ordinal_number\|ordinal]] (open the dialog, press ''Alt+O'', and type in the new value).
	# Adding a comment (type it in the '''Comment''' field)		# Adding a comment (type it in the '''Comment''' field)
	# Viewing the details of difficulty estimation for a given element (click '''Difficulty''')		# Viewing the details of difficulty estimation for a given [[Glossary:Element\|element]] (click '''Difficulty'''). This option is also available by right-clicking of the [[Element data window\|'''Element data''' window]] and choosing '''Difficulty''' from the context menu.

	== Tasks ==		== Tasks ==

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	* '''Ordinal''' - current [[Glossary:Ordinal number\|ordinal number]] assigned to the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]. You can use [[Glossary:Ordinal_number\|ordinals]] to sort the [[Glossary:Pending_queue\|pending queue]]. This is particularly useful if you plan to release your own [[Glossary:Collection\|collection]] for use by others		* '''Ordinal''' - current [[Glossary:Ordinal number\|ordinal number]] assigned to the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]. You can use [[Glossary:Ordinal_number\|ordinals]] to sort the [[Glossary:Pending_queue\|pending queue]]. This is particularly useful if you plan to release your own [[Glossary:Collection\|collection]] for use by others
	* '''Forgetting index''' - current [[Glossary:Forgetting_index\|forgetting index]] requested for the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]. [[Glossary:Forgetting_index\|Forgetting index]] will determine how well you remember the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]. [[Glossary:Forgetting_index\|Forgetting index]] is not used by [[Glossary:Topic\|topics]] or [[Glossary:Task\|tasks]], but will take effect once you generate new [[Glossary:Item\|items]] from the topic (e.g. with '''Remember cloze''')		* '''Forgetting index''' - current [[Glossary:Forgetting_index\|forgetting index]] requested for the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]. [[Glossary:Forgetting_index\|Forgetting index]] will determine how well you remember the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]. [[Glossary:Forgetting_index\|Forgetting index]] is not used by [[Glossary:Topic\|topics]] or [[Glossary:Task\|tasks]], but will take effect once you generate new [[Glossary:Item\|items]] from the topic (e.g. with '''Remember cloze''')
	* '''A-Factor''' - current [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factor]] associated with the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]. In SuperMemo 17, [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factors]] reflect the way topic [[Glossary:Interval\|intervals]] are computed. The greater the [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factor]], the longer the [[Glossary:Interval\|intervals]] between successive reviews		* '''A-Factor''' - current [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factor]] associated with the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]. In SuperMemo 18, [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factors]] reflect the way topic [[Glossary:Interval\|intervals]] are computed. The greater the [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factor]], the longer the [[Glossary:Interval\|intervals]] between successive reviews
	* '''Element type''' - determine the type of the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]: [[Glossary:Item\|item]], [[Glossary:Topic\|topic]], [[Glossary:Concept\|concept]] or [[Glossary:Task\|task]]		* '''Element type''' - determine the type of the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]: [[Glossary:Item\|item]], [[Glossary:Topic\|topic]], [[Glossary:Concept\|concept]] or [[Glossary:Task\|task]]
	* '''Group''' - makes it possible to move the [[Glossary:Element\|element]] to another [[Glossary:Concept_group\|concept group]] (i.e. different location in the [[Contents\|'''Contents''' window]], different look, etc.)		* '''Group''' - makes it possible to move the [[Glossary:Element\|element]] to another [[Glossary:Concept_group\|concept group]] (i.e. different location in the [[Contents\|'''Contents''' window]], different look, etc.)

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	[[Glossary:Element\|Elements]] that are [[Glossary:Task\|tasks]] have the '''Task''' tab enabled in the '''Element parameters''' dialog box:		[[Glossary:Element\|Elements]] that are [[Glossary:Task\|tasks]] have the '''Task''' tab enabled in the '''Element parameters''' dialog box:

	[[Image:Task_parameters.jpg\|~~524px~~\|center\|SuperMemo: The Task tab of the Element parameters dialog box]]		[[Image:Task_parameters.jpg\|522px\|center\|SuperMemo: The Task tab of the Element parameters dialog box]]

	The '''Task''' tab includes the following task parameters (this tab is invisible for all remaining [[Items, topics, concepts, and tasks\|element types]]):		The '''Task''' tab includes the following task parameters (this tab is invisible for all remaining [[Items, topics, concepts, and tasks\|element types]]):

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	[[Glossary:Element\|Elements]] that are [[Glossary:Task\|tasks]] have the '''Task''' tab enabled in the '''Element parameters''' dialog box:		[[Glossary:Element\|Elements]] that are [[Glossary:Task\|tasks]] have the '''Task''' tab enabled in the '''Element parameters''' dialog box:

	[[Image:Task_parameters.jpg\|~~523px~~\|center\|SuperMemo: Task tab in the Element parameters dialog box]]		[[Image:Task_parameters.jpg\|524px\|center\|SuperMemo: The Task tab of the Element parameters dialog box]]

	The '''Task''' tab includes the following task parameters (this tab is invisible for all remaining [[Items, topics, concepts, and tasks\|element types]]):		The '''Task''' tab includes the following task parameters (this tab is invisible for all remaining [[Items, topics, concepts, and tasks\|element types]]):

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	* '''A-Factor''' - current [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factor]] associated with the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]. In SuperMemo 17, [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factors]] reflect the way topic [[Glossary:Interval\|intervals]] are computed. The greater the [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factor]], the longer the [[Glossary:Interval\|intervals]] between successive reviews		* '''A-Factor''' - current [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factor]] associated with the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]. In SuperMemo 17, [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factors]] reflect the way topic [[Glossary:Interval\|intervals]] are computed. The greater the [[Glossary:A-Factor\|A-Factor]], the longer the [[Glossary:Interval\|intervals]] between successive reviews
	* '''Element type''' - determine the type of the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]: [[Glossary:Item\|item]], [[Glossary:Topic\|topic]], [[Glossary:Concept\|concept]] or [[Glossary:Task\|task]]		* '''Element type''' - determine the type of the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]: [[Glossary:Item\|item]], [[Glossary:Topic\|topic]], [[Glossary:Concept\|concept]] or [[Glossary:Task\|task]]
	* '''Group''' - makes it possible to move the [[Glossary:Element\|element]] to another [[Glossary:Concept_group\|concept group]] (i.e. different location in the [[Contents ~~window~~\|'''Contents''' window]], different look, etc.)		* '''Group''' - makes it possible to move the [[Glossary:Element\|element]] to another [[Glossary:Concept_group\|concept group]] (i.e. different location in the [[Contents\|'''Contents''' window]], different look, etc.)
	* '''Template''' - makes it possible to change the way your current [[Glossary:Element\|element]] looks (by applying a [[Glossary:Template\|template]])		* '''Template''' - makes it possible to change the way your current [[Glossary:Element\|element]] looks (by applying a [[Glossary:Template\|template]])
	* '''Comment''' - the comment associated with the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]. If you want to write a multi-line comment, use ''Ctrl+Enter'' to begin a new line (''Enter'' will accept the setting and close the dialog box)		* '''Comment''' - the comment associated with the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]. If you want to write a multi-line comment, use ''Ctrl+Enter'' to begin a new line (''Enter'' will accept the setting and close the dialog box)

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	If you choose '''[[Edit menu#Edit\|Edit]] : Edit parameters''' on the [[element menu]], or press ''Ctrl+Shift+P'', a dialog box with the following parameters will open:		If you choose '''[[Edit menu#Edit\|Edit]] : Edit parameters''' on the [[element menu]], or press ''Ctrl+Shift+P'', a dialog box with the following parameters will open:

	[[Image:~~Item_Topic_parameters~~.jpg\|~~486px~~\|center\|SuperMemo: ~~Item/Topic~~ tab in the ~~Element~~ parameters dialog box]]		[[Image:Element_parameters.jpg\|522px\|center\|SuperMemo: The Element tab in the element parameters dialog box]]

	* '''Title''' - title of the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]		* '''Title''' - title of the [[Glossary:Element\|element]]

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	== Tasks ==		== Tasks ==

	Elements that are tasks have the '''Task''' tab enabled in the ~~element~~ parameters dialog box:		[[Glossary:Element\|Elements]] that are [[Glossary:Task\|tasks]] have the '''Task''' tab enabled in the '''Element parameters''' dialog box:

	[[Image:Task_parameters.jpg\|523px\|center\|SuperMemo: Task tab in the Element parameters dialog box]]		[[Image:Task_parameters.jpg\|523px\|center\|SuperMemo: Task tab in the Element parameters dialog box]]

	The '''Task''' ~~page~~ includes the following task parameters (this ~~page~~ is ~~inactive~~ for [[Items, topics, concepts, and tasks\| ~~items and topics~~]]):		The '''Task''' tab includes the following task parameters (this tab is invisible for all remaining [[Items, topics, concepts, and tasks\|element types]]):

	* '''Tasklist''' - the tasklist to which the displayed task belongs. You can move the task to another tasklist by selecting the new tasklist in this combo box. You can edit tasklists using the [[tasklist manager]]		* '''Tasklist''' - the [[Glossary:Tasklist\|tasklist]] to which the displayed [[Glossary:Task\|task]] belongs. You can move the [[Glossary:Task\|task]] to another [[Glossary:Tasklist\|tasklist]] by selecting the new tasklist in this combo box. You can edit [[Glossary:Tasklist\|tasklists]] using the [[tasklist manager]]
	* '''Description''' - description of the task that will be displayed in the [[tasklist manager]]. This description is also used by default as the title of the task element and as the initial contents of the component that is used to describe the task in detail. If you want to write a multi-line description, use ''Ctrl+Enter'' to begin a new line (''Enter'' will accept the setting and close the dialog box)		* '''Description''' - description of the [[Glossary:Task\|task]] that will be displayed in the [[tasklist manager]]. This description is also used by default as the title of the [[Glossary:Task\|task element]] and as the initial contents of the [[Glossary:Component\|component]] that is used to describe the task in detail. If you want to write a multi-line description, use ''Ctrl+Enter'' to begin a new line (''Enter'' will accept the setting and close the dialog box)
	* '''Value''' - value of the task		* '''Value''' - value of the [[Glossary:Task\|task]]
	* '''Pos''' - position of the task on the currently selected tasklist. Note that it may differ from the position in the [[~~Tasklist~~ manager]] as tasks with the same ''~~Priority'' (i.e. ''Value~~/Time'' ratio) are reshuffled randomly)		* '''Pos''' - position of the [[Glossary:Task\|task]] on the currently selected [[Glossary:Tasklist\|tasklist]]. Note that it may differ from the position in the [[tasklist manager]] as [[Glossary:Task\|tasks]] with the same ''Val/Time'' ratio are reshuffled randomly)
	* '''Time''' - time (in hours) needed to execute the task. E.g. if you think it will take you 10 min to complete the task, type ''0.16''.		* '''Time''' - time (in hours) needed to execute the [[Glossary:Task\|task]]. E.g. if you think it will take you 10 min to complete the [[Glossary:Task\|task]], type ''0.16''.
	* '''~~Priority~~''' - task priority expressed in value earned in unit time (''priority=value/time''). Note that the deadline function may modify the actual value of '''~~Priority~~''' on a given day		* '''Val/Time''' - task priority expressed in value earned in unit time (''priority=value/time''). Note that the deadline function may modify the actual value of '''Val/Time''' on a given day
	* '''Max''' - maximum priority, i.e. priority without considering the deadline function. This value is not used in sorting the tasklist		* '''Max''' - maximum task priority, i.e. priority without considering the deadline function. This value is not used in sorting the [[Glossary:Tasklist\|tasklist]]
	* '''Introduced''' - the date on which the task has been introduced into the collection		* '''Introduced''' - the date on which the [[Glossary:Task\|task]] has been introduced into the [[Glossary:Collection\|collection]]
	* '''Deadline''' - the deadline for executing the task (see '''Deadline function''' below)		* '''Deadline''' - the deadline for executing the [[Glossary:Task\|task]] (see '''Deadline function''' below)
	* '''Half-Time''' - the time at which the priority of the task will reach half of its maximum value before reaching the maximum on the deadline date (see '''Deadline function''' below)		* '''Half-Time''' - the time at which the priority of the [[Glossary:Task\|task]] will reach half of its maximum value before reaching the maximum on the deadline date (see '''Deadline function''' below)
	* '''Deadline function''' - the function that determines how the priority of the task changes with passing time		* '''Deadline function''' - the function that determines how the priority of the [[Glossary:Task\|task]] changes with passing time
	** '''None''' - '''~~Priority~~''' is always equal its maximum value displayed as '''Max'''. This function is typical for reading lists where there are no reading deadlines		** '''None''' - '''Val/Time''' is always equal its maximum value displayed as '''Max'''. This function is typical for [[Glossary:Reading_list\|reading lists]] where there are no reading deadlines
	** '''Standard''' - standard deadline function in which the priority increases gradually to reach '''Max/2''' at '''Half-Time''' and '''Max''' at '''Deadline'''. If there is a deadline for a task, usually it becomes truly urgent only directly before the deadline. Your phone bill payment might be a typical example of standard deadline function		** '''Standard''' - standard deadline function in which the priority increases gradually to reach '''Max/2''' at '''Half-Time''' and '''Max''' at '''Deadline'''. If there is a deadline for a [[Glossary:Task\|task]], usually it becomes truly urgent only directly before the deadline. Your phone bill payment might be a typical example of standard deadline function
	** '''Post-Date''' - priority is zero until the '''Deadline''' and '''Max''' after the deadline. This function is useful for tasks that cannot be done before a certain date or which make no sense before a date. An example of post-date task might be buying a ticket that will become available only on a certain date		** '''Post-Date''' - priority is zero until the '''Deadline''' and '''Max''' after the deadline. This function is useful for [[Glossary:Task\|tasks]] that cannot be done before a certain date or which make no sense before a date. An example of post-date task might be buying a ticket that will become available only on a certain date
	** '''Decline''' - priority declines gradually from its peak value of '''Max''' to '''Max/2''' at '''Half-Time'''. This function can be used for tasks that gradually decline in value. Responding to an e-mail is often subject to declining priority. Very often, the older the e-mail the less sense it makes to respond to it		** '''Decline''' - priority declines gradually from its peak value of '''Max''' to '''Max/2''' at '''Half-Time'''. This function can be used for [[Glossary:Task\|tasks]] that gradually decline in value. Responding to an e-mail is often subject to declining priority. Very often, the older the e-mail the less sense it makes to respond to it
	** '''Post-Decline''' - priority declines gradually from its peak value of '''Max''' at '''Deadline''' to '''Max/2''' at '''Half-Time'''. This function can be used for tasks that gradually decline in value after some date. An example of a post-decline tasks is sending congratulations on the occasion of an appointment to a new position. It does not make sense before the position is actually taken over and it gradually becomes obsolete after the fact		** '''Post-Decline''' - priority declines gradually from its peak value of '''Max''' at '''Deadline''' to '''Max/2''' at '''Half-Time'''. This function can be used for [[Glossary:Task\|tasks]] that gradually decline in value after some date. An example of a post-decline [[Glossary:Task\|tasks]] is sending congratulations on the occasion of an appointment to a new position. It does not make sense before the position is actually taken over and it gradually becomes obsolete after the fact