Reviewing Items in the Editor

Reviewing Items in the Editor

While the Queue (Flashcard) interface is the primary way to review Incremental Rems, there are times when you need the full power of the RemNote editor to process complex information.

This page covers the two main alternative workflows for reviewing items outside of the queue: the Execute Repetition command (for single items) and Sequential Review via the IncRem lists (for batch processing).

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1. Execute Repetition Command

The Execute Repetition command (Ctrl+Shift+J) lets you register a review of an Incremental Rem directly from the editor, without entering the queue.

When to Use It

• Reading in the editor: You opened an Incremental Rem in the editor (via "-> Go to Rem" or navigation) and finished reviewing it there.
• Extended work sessions: You spent significant time on an item and want to log both the review and the time spent.
• Avoiding queue context switches: You want to continue working in the editor without returning to the queue.

How It Works

1. Focus on an Incremental Rem in the editor.
2. Press Ctrl+Shift+J (or use the slash command "Execute Incremental Rem Repetition").
3. A popup appears with two options:
   • Manual time entry: Enter the time you spent (in seconds) and click Submit.
   • Timer mode: Start a timer, review the content, then stop and submit.

Key Behavior

• Counts for interval calculation: Unlike editor reschedules (Ctrl+J in editor), the Execute Repetition command does count as a real review because you're confirming that you engaged with the content.
• PDF Reading History Sync: If the Incremental Rem is a PDF or has a PDF source, the modal will automatically render the tracking PDF Page Controls. You can manipulate your current reading page directly from the popup and any time tracked by the Timer mode will perfectly log into your PDF Reading Analytics!
• Records review time: The time you enter is saved in the repetition history.
• Schedules next review: Uses the same exponential algorithm as the queue's "Next" button.
• Indicator in history: Shows with a ⌨️ indicator in the Repetition History widget.

Execute Repetition vs. Reschedule in Editor

Action	Shortcut	Counts for Interval?	Purpose
Execute Repetition	Ctrl+Shift+J	✅ Yes	Register a completed review with time tracking
Reschedule in Editor	Ctrl+J	❌ No	Administratively adjust schedule without reviewing

Use Execute Repetition when you've actually reviewed the content. Use Reschedule when you just want to move the due date without counting it as a review.

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2. Sequential Review via IncRem Lists

If you have a backlog of Incremental Rems and want to process them systematically in the editor instead of the queue, you can use the Sequential Review flow. This flow bridges the powerful filtering of the IncRem List and Main View with the time-tracking of the Editor Review Timer.

The Problem This Solves

The standard queue interface is optimized for rapid flashcard review, but Incremental Rems often require heavy reading, complex restructuring, extracting quotes, and AI assistance. The native "Go to Rem" workflow breaks you out of the queue, but fails to track your review time or automatically queue up the next item.

Sequential Review solves this by creating a dedicated, queue-like experience that lives entirely inside the full RemNote editor.

How to Start a Sequential Review

1. Open the All Inc Rems view (or an IncRem List in a document).
2. Click the Sort button and select Sort for Review (Queue Order).
   • Note: This locks your filters to "Due" and "Ascending". It authentically recreates the exact random sorting mix and priority distribution you would experience in the standard queue.
3. Click the blue "Review in Editor" button at the top of the table.

The Workflow

Once you click the button, you are transported to the editor for the first item in the list, and the Editor Review Timer widget appears at the bottom of your screen.

1. Review your material: Read, edit, extract highlights, or create flashcards using the full power of the editor.
2. Pause if needed: If you need to step away mid-review, click the ⏸ Pause button to freeze the timer. Click ▶ Resume to continue. Only active (non-paused) time is recorded when the repetition is saved.
3. Move to the next item: When you are finished, click the Next (N) → button on the timer widget.
   • What happens under the hood: The plugin instantly records your repetition (logging the time spent and pushing the Next Rep Date forward), saves this reading history to the Incremental Tracker, and instantly teleports you to the editor of the next item in your sorted list.
4. Finish the session: If you want to stop reviewing before the list is empty, simply click "End Review and Back to IncRem List" (to save and return to the table) or "Cancel Timer" (to discard the current item's timer and stay in the editor).

This flow provides the best of both worlds: the queue sorting, combined with the unrestricted creative workspace of the full editor!