Getting Started
Do I need any special software?
No. Everything works in your web browser. You can create quizzes using the built-in editor at whoiswilson.app — no downloads, no installations, no plugins.
Do I need to know how to code?
Absolutely not. The quiz format is a simple, readable text structure. If you can write a numbered list in a document, you can create a quiz. The built-in editor has buttons to insert each question type automatically.
What does my quiz look like when I write it?
A quiz is just a text file with a clear structure. Here's a complete example of a single-choice question:
That's it. The structure is always the same: quiz title at the top, then questions with their type, correct answer, options, and an optional explanation.
The Quiz Format
What do the different parts mean?
- The settings block (between the
---lines at the top) — sets the quiz title, tags, time limit, and other options. Think of it like filling in a form header. ##### Question q001— starts a new question. Theq001is a unique label for each question (q001, q002, q003, etc.).type:— what kind of question it is (see below).correct:— which option(s) are correct, using the letter labels. For example,[b]means option B is correct.[a, c]means both A and C are correct.A.B.C.D.— the answer options students choose from.###### Explanation— optional text shown to students after they answer, explaining why the answer is correct.---(three dashes on a line by itself) — separates one question from the next.
What question types are supported?
Single choice (type: single_choice) — one correct answer from a list. The classic exam question. Students pick one option.
Multiple choice (type: multi_choice) — two or more correct answers. Students must select all the correct options to score the mark. Great for "select all that apply" questions.
True or false (type: true_false) — a statement that is either true or false. You just write the statement and indicate whether it's true or false.
Sequence (type: sequence) — arrange items in the correct order. Perfect for process steps, timelines, or ranking questions. Students select options in the right sequence.
These four types cover virtually all exam question formats used in professional certifications, school assessments, and hiring tests. If your question doesn't fit one type exactly, it can almost always be rephrased as one of these.
What quiz settings are available?
title(required) — the name of your quiz, shown to studentstags— labels to organise quizzes by subject, e.g.[maths, year10]or[first-aid, safety]time_limit— time in minutes. Leave this out for untimed quizzesallow_overrun— iftrue, students can keep going after time runs out (useful for practice)random_order— iftrue, questions appear in a different order each time
Using the Editor
How do I create a quiz?
Sign in and click Create Quiz on your dashboard. The editor opens with a starter template. Write or edit your quiz on the left side — the right side shows a live preview of how your questions will look. When you're happy, click Create Quiz.
Can I edit a quiz after creating it?
Yes. Open any quiz from your dashboard and click Edit in Browser. Your changes are saved as a new version. Students who started an attempt on the previous version will finish on that version.
Can I save my quiz to my computer?
Yes. Click Download .md in the editor toolbar to save a copy to your computer. You can also upload quiz files you've written in any text editor.
What if I make a mistake?
The preview panel shows validation errors in real time. If something is wrong — a missing correct answer, a duplicate question ID, an unrecognised question type — you'll see a clear error message before you save.
For Students
How do I take a quiz?
Sign in at whoiswilson.app. Quizzes assigned to you appear on your dashboard. Click Start to begin. Answer each question, then click Complete to see your score and detailed feedback.
Can I retake a quiz?
Yes, as many times as you like. Each attempt is recorded separately so you can track your improvement.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Everything runs in your browser on any device — computer, tablet, or phone.
Technical Details
If you're curious about the underlying format, here are some details. You don't need to know any of this to use Wilson — it's here for anyone who wants to learn more.
The quiz format is based on Markdown — a widely-used plain text formatting language created in 2004. It's the same format used by GitHub, Notion, Slack, and many other tools. You can learn more at markdownguide.org.
The settings block uses YAML — a simple format for structured data. The --- lines at the top of the file mark the beginning and end of the settings. You can learn more at yaml.org.
Quiz files use the .md extension — this is the standard file extension for text files that use formatting. You can open and edit .md files with any text editor (Notepad, TextEdit, VS Code, etc.).