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What is VocTap?Learn how VocTap helps you build vocabulary from the videos you already watch.Getting StartedInstall the VocTap extensionAdd VocTap from the Chrome Web Store and confirm it appears in your browser toolbar.Getting StartedChoose your learning languagesSet the languages VocTap uses for learning preferences and definitions.Getting StartedTake your first vocabulary Level TestEstimate your CEFR level so VocTap can recommend more useful words.Getting StartedSave your first wordLook up a subtitle word and save it so it appears in Saved and can enter Review.Getting StartedStart your first Review sessionReview due words with short sessions so new vocabulary sticks.Getting StartedHow Vocabulary and Saved are differentVocabulary is the catalogue of useful words; Saved is the content you chose to keep.VocabularyBrowse words by CEFR levelFilter the Vocabulary catalogue by CEFR bands such as A1 through C2.VocabularyWhat Not started, Saved, Learning, Known, and Mastered meanUnderstand the learning states VocTap uses for each word.VocabularyStart learning a wordMove a word into your active learning cycle so it can appear in Review.VocabularyMark a word as KnownTell VocTap you already know a word so it spends less time in Review.VocabularyHow frequency rank worksFrequency rank helps you focus on words that appear more often in real English.VocabularyFind your saved wordsOpen Saved to browse words you kept from videos and look-ups.SavedHow to save and revisit subtitle linesKeep a full subtitle moment so you can return to the sentence and video context later.SavedRevisit a saved video momentReturn to a saved line and jump back to the surrounding video context when available.SavedSave a word from a subtitle linePull an individual word out of a saved line when you want to learn it on its own.SavedUse optional CollectionsGroup saved words into personal lists when you want a custom study set.SavedRemove saved contentDelete a saved word or line you no longer want to keep.SavedHow spaced repetition works in VocTapVocTap schedules reviews so you see words again just as you are about to forget them.ReviewWhy is a word not appearing in Review?Learn when a saved or Learning word becomes eligible for a review session.ReviewWhat the review buttons meanChoose the answer that matches how well you recalled the word.ReviewChange Review preferencesAdjust session size and related preferences in Settings.ReviewWhat happens when a word becomes KnownKnown words need less frequent review so you can focus on harder items.ReviewWhat Mastered meansMastered is the strongest learning state after consistent successful reviews.ReviewHow to save a word from a videoClick a subtitle word, read the lookup, and save it without leaving the video.ExtensionHow to connect the extensionSign in so saved words and settings sync between the extension and dashboard.ExtensionUse dual subtitlesShow an additional subtitle language alongside English when the feature is available.ExtensionAdjust subtitle delayShift floating or mirrored subtitles when they appear early or late.ExtensionUse local-video supportLearn when VocTap can help with local files versus streaming sites.ExtensionFix an extension that is not appearingTroubleshoot when VocTap is missing from YouTube or the toolbar.ExtensionHow do I update the extension?Make sure you are on the latest VocTap version from the Chrome Web Store.ExtensionCreate an accountSign up so your vocabulary can sync across the extension and dashboard.Account & SettingsSign in to VocTapAccess your synced vocabulary on the dashboard and in the extension.Account & SettingsI forgot my password. What should I do?Request a secure reset link and choose a new password.Account & SettingsChange learning languagesUpdate language-related preferences from Settings.Account & SettingsConfigure remindersTurn notification preferences on or off from Settings when available.Account & SettingsExport vocabularyDownload a copy of vocabulary data from Settings when export is available.Account & SettingsDelete an accountPermanently remove your VocTap account and synced data according to product policy.Account & SettingsManage privacy settingsControl AI lookup and related privacy options in the extension and dashboard.Account & SettingsWhat the vocabulary Level Test measuresThe Level Test estimates your vocabulary size band using CEFR-aligned items.Level TestHow the result is calculatedYour answers across difficulty bands produce an estimated CEFR-aligned level.Level TestWhy the result does not mark every word as KnownThe Level Test estimates a band; it does not rewrite your entire vocabulary state.Level TestWhen the test can be retakenRetake guidance depends on product rules shown on the Level Test page.Level TestHow the Level Test affects recommendationsYour estimated level helps Vocabulary highlight a more useful band of words.Level Test
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