Loading Profile...
Twitter,
Facebook, or email.
Cannot Add New Notes or Edit Previous Notes
I can't edit my earlier notes. Why is this?
Official
Response
-
All,
All notes created prior to today have been converted to files in preparation for full new site functionality to be released early tomorrow morning. This means that while still able to made edits to these notes elsewhere, you will no longer be able to make edits on StudyBlue to notes created prior to today.
You will be able to create new notes today and make edits to them but be aware that when the full site release takes place tomorrow, these newly created notes will also no longer be editable. You will be able to download notes in PDF and HTML format. By downloading your notes as 'originals' in HTML format, you can copy and paste from your notes into a Word or Google doc to continue making edits. Read more here about how to go about doing this.
Apologies for any inconvenienced caused. Check out the link to our blog post regarding this change here.
Katie
EMPLOYEE
Promoted
Response
-
I’m
unhappy.
3Look, the main reason I thought that StudyBlue was better than Quizlet and other flashcard sites, was the fact that I could directly type notes in here. Just saying. My StudyBlue use may me declining after this. Seriously, I liked the notes feature.
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
My poor notes... Why have they gone?.
-
Hi Ashley,
Is this a note you created on StudyBlue or a document you had uploaded? You should be able to edit notes you had created in StudyBlue. Click on them from within your Backpack. The 'Edit' option will appear along the right hand side of the screen. Is the option available?
As a heads up, with our new site release scheduled for today, note-creation capabilities will no longer be possible. Any notes previously created before the release will be preserved within your Backpack for future viewing. Read more about this change here.
KatieComment -
-
I’m
sad
My ch. 4-6 study guide (located in Financial Accounting) isn't allowed me to edit it.
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
Edit Note not working. -
-
Hi Ashley and Regan,
I would recommend copying and pasting your notes into a Google Docs or Word document to continue editing. Apologies for any inconvenience this causes. Once your notes are in their completed form, you can always choose to upload them back into StudyBlue and create flashcards from there.
More information to come when available.
Katie -
-
I’m
aggrivated
1I just logged into my StudyBlue account to continue taking notes for one of my classes, but when I clicked on my "class notes" button, the format is TOTALLY different.
First off, I don't like the new format at all. It looks more professional at first, but the added spacing quality is unnecessary and it is simply not as functional as the old format.
Secondly, I cannot alter anything in my notes now! When I click "edit," the only thing that I can change is the title and privacy details.
I need to add to my class notes! This needs to be fixed as soon as possible.
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
new format - cannot edit.-
I've been studying for my USMLE step 1 medical boards as a medical student and have been faithfully using StudyBLUE and even upgraded to the premium version to get full capability.
I use the old edit feature to (1) add new info to old notes as I use new learning materials and (2) to search key terms in my entire flashcard deck using my browser's search (since the studyblue search function does not work that well of jumping from one key word to another.
I am VERY aggravated by STUDY BLUE and the new format. I've lost my old way of using the site and my board exams are just around the corner. I can't believe the site would do this.
This site has so much potential but keeps making all the wrong moves. -
-
-
-
-
All,
All notes created prior to today have been converted to files in preparation for full new site functionality to be released early tomorrow morning. This means that while still able to made edits to these notes elsewhere, you will no longer be able to make edits on StudyBlue to notes created prior to today.
You will be able to create new notes today and make edits to them but be aware that when the full site release takes place tomorrow, these newly created notes will also no longer be editable. You will be able to download notes in PDF and HTML format. By downloading your notes as 'originals' in HTML format, you can copy and paste from your notes into a Word or Google doc to continue making edits. Read more here about how to go about doing this.
Apologies for any inconvenienced caused. Check out the link to our blog post regarding this change here.
Katie-
i'm sorry Katie but no notes feature is stupid it really seems to help alot of people and you need to get them to change it back. I'm really mad about this and without it it's harder for me to stay organized with my notes now.
-
-
Hi Roza,
I am sorry to hear you feel this way. You appear to have been using StudyBlue for a while so I can understand how changes to something you have grown accustomed to can be frustrating. We are continuing to evaluate all of this incoming feedback for future tweaking. I see two 'Notes' created by you listed in your Backpack. Was this a feature you used frequently and if so, how did it typically come in handy?
Thank you for your feedback.
Katie -
-
-
-
-
I’m
frustrated
I tried saving a note today after class, but it wouldn't save. It told me that it had still been saved about 1 min prior. Now it won't load at all. Says it can't be rendered, I think.
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
StudyBlue cannot render this document.. -
-
I’m
sad
My notes are showing up as PDF documents but I did not save them in such a form. Is there any way to have them return back to the file type that enables me to edit them?
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
Change in my file type. -
-
I’m
confused
1If we purchase an upgrade, will we be able to make edits to those notes?
-
-
One of my notes got deleted when the format switched over, is there a way to retrieve that?
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
Note deletion. -
-
I cannot edit my notes. I really need to finish something but the edit button only lets me edit the title. The format was recently changed if that matters
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
editing. -
-
1I can seem to figure out why the site won't let me edit/make changes to any of my notes which I was in progress on. Is there something different on the site I'm not seeing or is there a problem?
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
Edting Notes.-
i agree. when i started they started changing alot of things and i don't like it.
-
-
-
-
-
I’m
unhappy.
3Look, the main reason I thought that StudyBlue was better than Quizlet and other flashcard sites, was the fact that I could directly type notes in here. Just saying. My StudyBlue use may me declining after this. Seriously, I liked the notes feature.
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
My poor notes... Why have they gone?.-
i'm really upset to but don't worry i'm sure with all of these complaints they've gotta put the notes feature back up.
-
-
-
-
-
I’m
frustrated and sad
1Now it takes forever for what I type to appear in the flashcards which is taking me longer to input. Also, I enjoyed the notes feature because I could use my flashcards entries for my homework. Example, I use my flashcards to study definitions but I am required to turn in the definitions for my school work, I used to be able to input once and use the notes feature to print my flashcards as homework saving time and effort.The excel format is not something the teacher will allow. Also, I used the note feature for my study guides and then turned them into flash cards. So the changes are affecting my study and work time. Sean
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
Sad about the loss of notes feature and it's taking too much time with new flashcard format..-
Hi Sean,
You should still be able to print out your flashcards if needing to turn them into your teacher. Click on a flashcard deck in your Backpack and along the left hand side of the page you should see an option to 'Print'.
Notes can also be taken through another source like Google docs, Evernote (automatically syncs notes into StudyBlue), or Microsoft Word and upload them into your Backpack where they can be retyped as flashcards.
Apologies for the frustration you are feeling but hopefully we can work with you to find solutions that work.
Best,
Katie -
-
-
-
-
-
I’m
not happy
I attempt to go back and add to one of my old notes, but the new Studyblue only allows me to view and to download. Why?
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
Why can't I edit my old notes with the new study blue set-up?. -
-
I’m
pissseeedd
really really frustrated with notes being taken off, flashcards and notes are the only reasons why I used this site and found it useful, am not happy with the revisions/update
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
pissed. -
-
I’m
pissed
Study Blue will be losing an active user. So mad about the notes feature being taken away!
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
Notes no longer. -
-
-
-
I’m
suicidal
BRING BACK THE NOTE TAKING FEATURE BEFORE I DIE! the format was wayy better for note taking than word and i adored it. i actually am really depressed it's gone. and yall are pretty crazy if you think i can copy my notes down directly onto flashcards. that would really result in mayhem and confusion. anyways yeah put the notes feature back on immediately pretty please
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
BRING BACK THE NOTE TAKING FEATURE BEFORE I DIE!!. -
-
1I would type up my handwritten notes to study them later... Is there a way to do this anymore?
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
how do I make notes now?.-
You're right there isn't a way to type notes anymore on here. you have to go type them up on microsoft or hand write them now.
-
-
Hi Roza,
Typing notes up on Microsoft Word is one way of typing up notes. Other programs that support this in an organized fashion would be Google Docs and Evernote, which syncs into StudyBlue.
Let me know if you have any questions on these programs at all.
Katie -
-
-
-
-
I’m
frustrated
I can no longer edit my notes made in SD. I can only download them and edit them into flashcards.
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
Can't edit my notes!. -
-
I’m
confused
if we can no longer create or edit notes; is there anything similar or do we only have flashcards now?
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
notes?. -
-
I’m
disappointed
2I loved the note feature. It was fantastic for keeping foreign language grammar rules straight. I'm very disappointed that I need to create them somewhere else and then upload to the site. First I'm not entirely sure how to do that and second, if I was going to type them somewhere else, why would I bother uploading them to StudyBlue? Please bring back the ability to create notes straight on the site!
-
you're right i loved it to because it kept me organized and was it helped me alot when i needed to cram in some last minute studying. It's harder and takes so much longer if you can't just type them up. I'm really disappointed to and hope that someone convinces them to put it back up. maybe losing people will help change their minds.
-
-
-
-
-
I’m
disappointed
1I'm sorry but I agree with the other comments here. I think the notes feature was part of the best parts of Study Blue and what made me really interested in it... I'm not really sure I will much use for StudyBlue without it.
-
i agree it was the best feature on here and reading all of these comments it was a huge help to everyone and now going on to study blue just isn't as helpful for me as it was before. and i don't think i have much use for this website anymore as well without it.
-
-
Hi Roza (and Coral M.C.),
We appreciate you all sharing these insights into the importance of note-taking. Would either of you mind further explaining what about our old notes feature made it 'the best part of StudyBlue'? What kinds of things would you use Notes for as opposed to recording information onto flashcards?
Thank you for your time,
Katie -
-
-
-
-
I’m
frustrated
1I don't like that adding notes on studyblue is no longer an option. I use it to study for some of my classes. Just don't understand why it had to be taken down.
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
Notes feature gone.-
I completely agree not being able to takes anymore sucks esspecially when you have a test shortly and it keeps you well organized. I don't understand why it got taken down either but it makes me really mad.
-
-
-
-
-
I’m
frustrated
sorry but not being able to take notes anymore sucks! Change it back it kept me really organized.
-
-
I’m
ticked off
By the way i'm sure if a whole bunch of us quit or get more people to agree they have to put it back up! It was stupid to take it down in the first place it makes me really MAD!!! I'd never been more organized in my life and getting as great grades as i was until now! so yea it really makes me mad!
-
Hi Roza,
Thank you for being so vocal on this thread. Alongside fellow users who have contributed to this thread, we can see you feel very strongly about this recent change. Your Backpack is comprised of both flashcard decks and a couple notes. Could you provide further feedback on why you find one method of tracking/organizing information to be better than the other?
Katie -
-
-
-
-
I’m
ready to start handwritting flashcards again
So to get a reply from an employee here you need to bombard the thread repeatedly? I disagree with that on so many levels. I barely use this site anymore because of all the new changes and the removal of the note creation feature. However, I've been reading the comments on this thread and even though they aren't aimed at me I'll give my feedback.
First: I have tried to use Microsoft word and upload notes to the site. The formatting gets all messed up and it takes so long to type things into Microsoft word (for me at least) in the proper formatting just to have it look different once it's uploaded.
Second: The reason I used notes in the first place was because I needed a lot of information in one place (mostly conjugation rules for different tenses in foreign languages) and it is not logical to put that information into flashcards.
Third (related to previous): When you guys changed the font sizes on the flashcards it made the mobile app pretty much useless because you couldn't scroll to see all the information on the card. The flashcard feature is great for equations or word to word translation or short definitions, but it is not feasible for large amounts of information. The note feature was perfect for that before it was removed.
Thank you.- view 2 more comments
-
-
-
You're welcome, Kisha. More than happy to work through some of these concerns with you. Let me know what you think of Evernote once you've had time to check it out.
With regards to what you are describing in terms of adding bullets to flashcards and automatic font size adjustment, I was able to create a longer list (7 bullets) and all of the information was viewable when using the StudyBlue mobile app. Would you reach the point on your flashcards where a 'Too Long' message would appear? The character limit has not changed since our update but we introduced the automatic adjustment of the font in order to hopefully give people a better visualization of when there information would no longer fit on a card. Clearly it has still caused some confusion - we appreciate your input on the function.
Katie -
-
I gave Evernote a worthwhile try and did not enjoy it unfortunately. I'm up in the air as to if I'll use this site next semester. It was just too much of a hassle to study this way. It was a great service for the few semesters I was able to use it conveniently, thanks!
-
-
-
-
Alright, I started a thread but never voiced my concerns because I thought losing the ability to edit and add my notes was a glitch in the system. Then I was added to this thread and am relived I am not the only one who was confused and frustrated when I got to class and opened up Study Blue to take notes and couldn't even edit my old ones.
I loved Study Blue because I could hold all of my study items in one place. Study Blue kept me organized for my classes from the first lecture to exam. The flashcard feature sets Study Blue apart from other note taking services I could be using. I came to this website looking for a way to make and study flashcards online, but after your flashcards helped me so much on my Art History final last semester, I wanted to spend more time on your website. I decided to switch from taking notes on paper to taking notes on your website. The note taking feature was simple and I loved how easy it was to take the notes and turn them into flashcards because they were in the same format. I liked how easy it was to change color of text compared to changing color on other sites. Plus, like I said before, I liked just logging on to your site and having all my study materials in one place. I've tried using Evernote, but I never got hooked on it. Right now, I am using Google Docs and I like their format the most after being used to Study Blue, but I hate having to use two sites. I don't care what anyone says; taking notes on the flashcards feature doesn't work well at all when a student is trying to write down everything the professor is saying. Plus when a teacher asks questions regarding topics talked about in previous classes, it's too hard to flip back to find the information typed out when using flashcards.
I just don't understand why you would limit your services. I spent more time of your website because of taking notes. More students see your website being used when I open my laptop in class and take notes on it. I know I'm constantly looking over student's shoulders to see their method of taking notes. People never see study blue now that I can only use it for flashcards. Studying with flashcards happens behind closed doors or walking in between classes. For me, it is a private way to study therefore no one I know hears about Study Blue from me. I just don't see the benefit in losing such a great feature. I will not threaten to stop using your site like previous commenters, but please bring back the notes feature.
Jake -
-
I’m
frustrated
When I started using Study Blue you had an app thing where you could type notes. I really enjoyed it. It was so helpful. Please make it an option again.
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
Notes. -
-
Seriously? you got rid of the notes? I don't want to write flashcards as I'm taking notes in class. I just need a black sheet to write down everything. I guess I'll start using Microsoft Word from now on.
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
Bring back notes!. -
-
I’m
frustrated
I really don't like that I can't write things on the site anymore. It was a huge help.
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
Writing it Online.. -
-
I’m
annoyed and disappointed!
I seriously don't think that they should have taken off the notes feature. With it gone, what makes StudyBlue different from or better than websites like Quizlet? I liked studying for exams by making notes, not writing flashcards.
-
-
use google docs everything is stored online you can access it from anywhere!
-
-
I’m
disgusted
1This is completely ridiculous. I was going to recommend this service to others, now I won't.
If some employee responds with "could you tell us more about that?" I have to say NO!!! I will tell you more about this when you tell /us/ why you did something as foolish as removing the note-taking feature on a study-aid website. Seriously, what were you thinking? -
-
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
can i type notes without using flash cards?!?! please help. -
-
I’m
confused
This is my first time using the new format, and I am having some trouble finding out where to write notes as opposed to flashcards.
Thanks!
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
Notes. -
-
Why is there not a note-making option anymore? The only reason I used StudyBlue in the past was to keep things in my classes and extracurriculars straight through the use of notes that I could access anywhere on the internet. But now my only option is flashcards? I'll go to Quizlet if I need flashcards.
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
Where's the note feature??. -
-
I’m
frustrated
Apparently I'm a bit late to this party, but:
(1) Not being able to edit/add to existing notes robs this site of much of its usability. The flexibility and dynamic structure was what set this site apart.
(2) I am not sold on the idea of having to type notes in my own word processor and upload them, because what is supposed to "just take a minute" is going on twenty minutes and counting. I need to see what the doc looks like once uploaded so I can know it will work for my students and I don't like having to wait forever to do that.
If you're so enamored of the uploading option, fine, but bring back the type-straight-into-notes method as an option.
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
Bring back the editable and direct-into-site notes!. -
-
I’m
frustrated
Two months later and the document I tried to upload for my students to study STILL will not download. It hangs forever telling me the document is being optimized. I am really, really unhappy with the downturn in functionality on StudyBlue.
-
Hi Shannon,
How large is the document you are trying to upload? Could you please send us an email to info(at)studyblue(dot)com with the document you are trying to upload attached and from there, we can test things on our end?
Katie -
-
-
-
-
You guys just use studystack.com less issues way better site.
-
