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description: >-
  Let your users jot down important information on their quiz or exam attempts
  with the Synap Notepad
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# Notepad on attempts

Notepad on attempts allows users to enable a temporary note pad during the execution of quizzes or examinations, offering the capacity to make annotations related to specific questions. This tool is particularly beneficial for retaining crucial information within lengthy comprehension exercises or situational judgement queries.&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://3316915154-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MkgvUeCmTPeNouRxGPC%2Fuploads%2FzWjicnXyRdJuGeLBCJVo%2Fnotepad.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=bb60bd26-ed34-4984-b0b5-cce024bf5a74" alt=""><figcaption><p>Student side Notepad on an exam question</p></figcaption></figure>

These annotations are not designed for permanence—they will not persist beyond the specific attempt, ensuring an uncluttered workspace for each new quiz or exam. By providing a focused and streamlined approach to information management during the testing process, we believe this feature will significantly enhance the user experience and contribute positively to performance outcomes



To enable this feature go to the quiz or exams experience configuration and select to show the notepad

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