Quizbot Help Center

Creating Your First Quiz

1. Ask for a Quiz

   Simply type a message like "Give me a quiz" or "Start a trivia game about history" and send it.

2. Watch the Progress

   You'll see animated loading steps showing:

   • Analyzing your query
   • Generating content
   • Formatting response

3. Take the Quiz

   The AI will generate a quiz with 5 multiple-choice questions by default.

Customizing Your Quiz

• Choose Any Topic: Request quizzes on any subject - history, science, sports, movies, and more!
• Set Question Count: Ask for a specific number of questions (e.g., "Give me 10 questions about space")
• Upload Articles: Click the attachment icon to upload .txt or .md files and generate quizzes from article content

Quiz Progress Tracker

Our advanced progress tracking system helps you navigate through quizzes efficiently:

• Progress Bar: Visual indicator showing your completion percentage
• Question Counter: Displays current question number (e.g., "3 / 5")
• Navigation Buttons: Previous and Next buttons to move between questions
• Smart States: Buttons are automatically enabled/disabled based on whether you've answered
• Finish Button: Appears when you reach the last question and have answered it

Taking a Quiz

• One Question at a Time: Focus on each question individually without distractions
• Dropdown Selection: Choose from 4 unique answer options for each question
• Navigate Freely: Go back to previous questions or skip ahead (after answering)
• Answer Tracking: System tracks which questions you've answered

Viewing Results

After submitting your quiz, you'll see:

• Score Display: Your total score and percentage (e.g., "4 / 5 correct (80%)")
• Detailed Table: Shows all questions with your answers vs. correct answers
• Color Coding: Incorrect answers in red, correct answers in green
• Confetti Celebration: Perfect scores trigger a fun confetti animation!

Rich Text Editor

Compose messages with formatting options:

• Bold, italic, and underline text
• Bullet lists and numbered lists
• 8,000 character limit for messages

Saving Chats

• Auto-Save: For authenticated users, all chats are saved automatically
• Mark as Saved: Important chats appear in your sidebar's "Saved Chats" section
• Auto-Naming: Chats are automatically named using the first 40 characters of your first message

Managing Saved Chats

Access powerful chat management tools from the sidebar:

• Rename: Click the three-dot menu (⋮) next to any saved chat and select "Edit Title"
• Delete Individual Chats: Select "Delete Chat" from the menu to remove specific conversations
• View Chat History: Click any saved chat to load the full conversation
• New Chat: Click "New Chat" to start a fresh conversation

Sidebar Navigation

• Toggle Sidebar: Click the hamburger menu (☰) to open/close the sidebar
• Keyboard Support: Press Escape to close the sidebar
• Click Outside: Click anywhere outside the sidebar to close it
• Saved Chats List: All your important conversations in one place

Generate Share Links

Share your quizzes with friends, students, or colleagues:

1. Complete a quiz in your chat
2. Click the share button or menu option
3. A unique share link is generated automatically
4. Copy the link and send it to anyone

Taking Shared Quizzes

• No Account Required: Anyone with the link can take the quiz
• Clean Interface: Shared quizzes display in a distraction-free format
• Same Features: Full progress tracking, navigation, and results display
• Instant Grading: Results shown immediately after submission
• Unique Tokens: Each shared quiz has a secure, unique identifier

User Accounts

• Registration: Create an account with username, email, and password
• Age Requirement: Must be 13 years or older to register
• Login/Logout: Secure authentication system
• Session Persistence: Stay logged in across browser sessions

Anonymous Usage

You can use Quizbot without an account:

• Session-based chat storage
• Create and take quizzes
• Limited sharing capabilities
• Chats cleared when session ends

Data Management

Access these options from Settings in the sidebar:

• Delete Conversations: Permanently remove all your chat history (requires confirmation)
• Delete Account: Permanently delete your account and all associated data (irreversible)
• Data Security: All deletions are permanent and cannot be recovered

WCAG AA Compliance

Quizbot is designed to be accessible to all users:

• Keyboard Navigation: Full app control without a mouse
  • Tab through all interactive elements
  • Enter/Space to activate buttons
  • Escape to close modals and sidebar
• Screen Reader Support: Complete ARIA labels and landmarks
  • Descriptive labels on all buttons and inputs
  • Live regions announce dynamic content
  • Proper heading hierarchy (h1-h3)
• Visual Accessibility:
  • High contrast color ratios
  • Clear focus indicators
  • Color + text to convey information (not color alone)
  • Responsive text sizing
• Semantic HTML: Proper use of buttons, forms, landmarks, and lists

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Escape: Close sidebar or modal dialogs
• Tab: Navigate between interactive elements
• Enter: Submit forms or activate buttons
• Space: Select checkboxes or activate buttons

Quiz Generation Issues

Common Questions

Technical Support

If you encounter persistent issues:

• Try refreshing your browser
• Clear your browser cache and cookies
• Ensure JavaScript is enabled
• Try a different browser
• Check your internet connection

Getting the Best Results

• Be Specific: "Give me a quiz about Ancient Roman emperors" works better than just "history quiz"
• Specify Difficulty: Ask for "easy", "medium", or "challenging" questions
• Set Context: Provide background information for more tailored quizzes
• Use Articles: Upload relevant articles to generate content-specific quizzes
• Save Important Chats: Rename and organize quizzes you want to revisit
• Share Strategically: Generate share links for quizzes you want others to take