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    Using the Text Interactor

    Highlight, annotate, and interact with your documents for active learning.

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    Using the Text Interactor

    Text Interactor transforms passive reading into active learning with highlights, annotations, quizzes, and AI assistance.

    Getting Started

    Upload Your Document

    • Navigate to Text Interactor
    • Upload PDF, DOCX, TXT, Markdown, or PPTX
    • Document is processed and displayed

    Interface Overview

    • Main Panel: Document content
    • Right Sidebar: AI Chat and notes
    • Top Bar: Tools and actions
    • Bottom Bar: Reading progress

    Highlighting

    Create Highlights

    • Select text with your cursor
    • Choose highlight color
    • Color-code by type:
    • 🔵 Blue: Definitions
    • 🟡 Yellow: Key concepts
    • 🟢 Green: Important facts
    • 🟠 Orange: Questions
    • 🔴 Red: Review needed

    Manage Highlights

    • Click highlight to edit or delete
    • Add notes to any highlight
    • View all highlights in sidebar

    Quick Notes

    Add Notes

    • Click "Add Note" button
    • Type your thoughts
    • Notes save automatically

    Note Organization

    • Notes linked to document
    • Searchable content
    • Export with document

    AI Chat Integration

    Ask Questions

    • Query the document content
    • Get contextual answers
    • AI references specific sections

    Explain Highlighted Text

    Select text and ask for:

    • Simpler explanation
    • More detail
    • Real-world examples
    • Mnemonics

    Active Recall Features

    Smart Reading Checkpoints

    AI generates comprehension questions as you read:

    • Multiple choice format
    • Explanations included
    • XP rewards for correct answers
    • Streak tracking

    Highlight Quiz

    Turn highlights into practice questions:

    • Spaced repetition scheduling
    • Mastery level tracking
    • Focus on weak areas

    Reading Analytics

    Track Your Progress

    • Reading time per document
    • Words per minute trends
    • Highlight density heatmaps
    • Concept frequency patterns

    Learning Insights

    • Optimal session length
    • Best document types for you
    • Engagement patterns

    Export Options

    Study Guide Export

    Export highlights and notes as:

    • PDF
    • Word document
    • Plain text

    Include/Exclude

    • Annotations optional
    • Color-coded sections
    • Timestamps included
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