Make the Most of EchoVideo (Q-Review) with features and tools
EchoVideo (Q-Review) includes a range of features to support your learning. You can adjust how you watch recordings, revisit important sections, and interact with content in ways that suit your study needs.
This guide covers:
- Quick wins and easy-to-use features
- Captions and transcripts
- Notes and bookmarks
- Confusion flags
- Tips for effective studying and revision
Please note that some features may not be available on all recordings, depending on how the content has been created and shared.
Boost Your Learning with EchoVideo
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Table of contents
1. Quick wins (simple features to use straight away) [edit]
1.2. Go full screen
1.3. Close the sidebar
1.4. Captions
1.5. Transcript
1.7. Rewatch sections
2. Study tools (to support understanding and revision) [edit]
2.2. Search Captions and Transcripts
2.3. Add Notes
2.4. Bookmark Key Moments
2.5. Use Confusion Flags
3. Discussion [edit]
5. More in-depth tips (for flexible and effective study) [edit]
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Quick wins (simple features to use straight away) [edit]
These are easy adjustments that can improve your viewing experience:


Study tools (to support understanding and revision) [edit]
Please note that not all features described in this guide will be available for every EchoVideo recording, as this depends on how the video has been created or shared.These features help you engage more actively with the content:
Search Captions and Transcripts

What is it?
Searching captions and transcripts in EchoVideo (Q-Review) allows you to find specific words, phrases, or topics within a video recording.
How do I access it?
Open the video in EchoVideo (Q-Review) and select the Transcript panel. Use the search box at the top of the transcript to enter your search term.
What can I use it for?
You can use search to:
- Find specific topics within a recording.
- Jump quickly to relevant sections of a video.
- Locate key terms, names, or concepts.
- Save time when reviewing longer recordings.
How do I search?
- Open the Transcript panel.
- Enter a word or phrase into the search box.
- Matching results will be highlighted in the transcript.
- Select a result to jump directly to that point in the video.
Where can I learn more?
For additional information about transcripts, please refer to the provider's support documentation.
Add Notes

What is it?
Notes in EchoVideo (Q-Review) allow you to record your thoughts, key information, and reminders while watching a video. Notes are linked to specific points in the recording, making them easy to revisit later.
How do I access it?
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Open the video in EchoVideo (Q-Review).
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Select the Notes button or panel within the video player.
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Navigate to the point in the video where you want to add a note.
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Enter your note and save it.
What can I use it for?
You can use notes to:
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Record important information while watching.
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Capture questions or ideas for later discussion.
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Create revision notes linked to specific moments in the video.
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Organise key learning points in one place.
Where can I learn more?
For additional information about using notes, please refer to the provider's support documentation.
Bookmark Key Moments

What is it?
Bookmarks allow you to save important points in a video so that you can quickly return to them later.
How do I access it?
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Open the video in EchoVideo (Q-Review).
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Navigate to the point you want to save.
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Select the Bookmark option from the Notes panel or player tools.
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The bookmarked moment will be saved for future reference.
What can I use it for?
You can use bookmarks to:
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Save key concepts for revision.
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Mark sections you need to revisit.
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Quickly navigate to important moments in a recording.
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Create a personalised study guide from the video.
Where can I learn more?
For additional information about bookmarks, please refer to the provider's support documentation.
Use Confusion Flags

What is it?
Confusion flags allow you to mark sections of a video that you find unclear or difficult to understand.
How do I access it?
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Open the video in EchoVideo (Q-Review).
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Navigate to the section you want to flag.
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Select the Confusion Flag option from the Notes panel or player tools.
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The flagged point will be saved so you can revisit it later.
What can I use it for?
You can use confusion flags to:
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Identify areas that need further review.
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Highlight topics you would like to discuss with your tutor or classmates.
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Track concepts that require additional study.
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Focus your revision on areas where you need more support.
Where can I learn more?
For additional information about confusion flags, please refer to the provider's support documentation.
Discussion [edit]

What is it?
Discussion in EchoVideo (Q-Review) allows you to participate in conversations linked to a video. You can post comments, ask questions, and respond to others, helping to support engagement and collaborative learning.
How do I access it?
- Open the video in EchoVideo (Q-Review).
- Select the Discussion button or panel within the video player.
- View existing discussion posts or select the option to create a new post.
- Enter your comment or question and submit it.
What can I use it for?
You can use discussion to:
- Ask questions about the video content.
- Share ideas, reflections, and observations.
- Respond to comments from other participants.
- Take part in learning activities and discussions set by your instructor.
- Collaborate with others and deepen your understanding of the topic.
Where can I learn more?
For additional information about using discussions, please refer to the provider's support documentation.
Playback Speed [edit]

What is it?
Playback Speed in EchoVideo (Q-Review) allows you to control how quickly or slowly a video plays. This can help you work through content at a pace that suits your learning needs.
How do I access it?
- Open the video in EchoVideo (Q-Review).
- Locate the Playback Speed control within the video player.
- Select the speed option.
- Choose your preferred playback speed (for example, slower or faster than normal speed).
What can I use it for?
You can use playback speed to:
- Review content more quickly when revising familiar material.
- Slow down complex explanations to improve understanding.
- Focus on specific sections of a recording in greater detail.
- Learn at a pace that matches your individual needs and preferences.
More in-depth tips (for flexible and effective study) [edit]
These features can help you study more efficiently over time:
- Use keyboard shortcuts
Quickly play, pause, or skip through videos without using your mouse.
Tip: This can save time when reviewing or navigating longer recordings.-
- For additional information about keyboard shortcuts, please refer to the provider's support documentation.
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- Access videos on different devices
Watch on your laptop, tablet, or phone for flexible study.
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Download materials (if available)
Some videos include slides or resources you can download for offline use.
Tip: Download key materials to support revision without needing to rewatch the full video.To download materials in EchoVideo (if available), click the download icon (downward arrow) near the video or in the menu and select the file you want.